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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.24, 288.62 and 159.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.24, 288.62 and 159.96 is: 220.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.24 : 288.62 = 159.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.24/288.62 = 159.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.24x = 288.62 × 159.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.24x = 46,167.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,167.66/209.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.64

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