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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.53, 289.12 and 116.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.53, 289.12 and 116.26 is: 160.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.53 : 289.12 = 116.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.53/289.12 = 116.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.53x = 289.12 × 116.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.53x = 33,611.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,611.65/209.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.42

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