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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.35, 288.93 and 160.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.35, 288.93 and 160.21 is: 221.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.35 : 288.93 = 160.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.35/288.93 = 160.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.35x = 288.93 × 160.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.35x = 46,289.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,289.48/209.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.11

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