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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.65, 289.28 and 116.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.65, 289.28 and 116.38 is: 160.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.65 : 289.28 = 116.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.65/289.28 = 116.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.65x = 289.28 × 116.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.65x = 33,665.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,665.97/209.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.58

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