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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.28, 288.63 and 162.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.28, 288.63 and 162.78 is: 224.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.28 : 288.63 = 162.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.28/288.63 = 162.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.28x = 288.63 × 162.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.28x = 46,983.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,983.19/209.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.50

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