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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.57, 289.19 and 117.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.57, 289.19 and 117.57 is: 162.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.57 : 289.19 = 117.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.57/289.19 = 117.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.57x = 289.19 × 117.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.57x = 34,000.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,000.07/209.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.24

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