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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.41, 288.63 and 160.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.41, 288.63 and 160.20 is: 220.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.41 : 288.63 = 160.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.41/288.63 = 160.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.41x = 288.63 × 160.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.41x = 46,238.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,238.53/209.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.81

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