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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.51, 289.07 and 159.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.51, 289.07 and 159.70 is: 220.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.51 : 289.07 = 159.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.51/289.07 = 159.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.51x = 289.07 × 159.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.51x = 46,165.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,165.20/209.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.35

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