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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.40, 288.99 and 160.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.40, 288.99 and 160.19 is: 221.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.40 : 288.99 = 160.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.40/288.99 = 160.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.40x = 288.99 × 160.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.40x = 46,291.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,291.86/209.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.07

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