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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.31, 288.50 and 162.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.31, 288.50 and 162.51 is: 223.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.31 : 288.50 = 162.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.31/288.50 = 162.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.31x = 288.50 × 162.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.31x = 46,883.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,883.32/209.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.99

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