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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.37, 288.91 and 116.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.37, 288.91 and 116.12 is: 160.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.37 : 288.91 = 116.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.37/288.91 = 116.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.37x = 288.91 × 116.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.37x = 33,548.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,548.23/209.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.23

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