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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.83, 289.56 and 116.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.83, 289.56 and 116.58 is: 160.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.83 : 289.56 = 116.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.83/289.56 = 116.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.83x = 289.56 × 116.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.83x = 33,756.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,756.47/209.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.88

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