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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.46, 289.02 and 116.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.46, 289.02 and 116.19 is: 160.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.46 : 289.02 = 116.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.46/289.02 = 116.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.46x = 289.02 × 116.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.46x = 33,581.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,581.23/209.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.32

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