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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.50, 289.08 and 116.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.50, 289.08 and 116.22 is: 160.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.50 : 289.08 = 116.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.50/289.08 = 116.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.50x = 289.08 × 116.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.50x = 33,596.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,596.88/209.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.37

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