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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.24, 288.72 and 115.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.24, 288.72 and 115.97 is: 160.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.24 : 288.72 = 115.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.24/288.72 = 115.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.24x = 288.72 × 115.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.24x = 33,481.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,481.41/209.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.02

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