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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.82, 289.54 and 116.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.82, 289.54 and 116.56 is: 160.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.82 : 289.54 = 116.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.82/289.54 = 116.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.82x = 289.54 × 116.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.82x = 33,748.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,748.78/209.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.85

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