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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.60, 289.24 and 116.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.60, 289.24 and 116.35 is: 160.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.60 : 289.24 = 116.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.60/289.24 = 116.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.60x = 289.24 × 116.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.60x = 33,653.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,653.07/209.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.56

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