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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.27, 288.79 and 116.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.27, 288.79 and 116.02 is: 160.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.27 : 288.79 = 116.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.27/288.79 = 116.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.27x = 288.79 × 116.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.27x = 33,504.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,504.70/209.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.10

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