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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.79, 289.47 and 116.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.79, 289.47 and 116.50 is: 160.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.79 : 289.47 = 116.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.79/289.47 = 116.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.79x = 289.47 × 116.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.79x = 33,723.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,723.40/209.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.75

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