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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.73, 289.11 and 165.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.73, 289.11 and 165.99 is: 228.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.73 : 289.11 = 165.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.73/289.11 = 165.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.73x = 289.11 × 165.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.73x = 47,989.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,989.37/209.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.81

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