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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.25, 288.36 and 159.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.25, 288.36 and 159.84 is: 220.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.25 : 288.36 = 159.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.25/288.36 = 159.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.25x = 288.36 × 159.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.25x = 46,091.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,091.46/209.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.27

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