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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.43, 288.85 and 160.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.43, 288.85 and 160.47 is: 221.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.43 : 288.85 = 160.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.43/288.85 = 160.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.43x = 288.85 × 160.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.43x = 46,351.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,351.76/209.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.32

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