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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.84, 289.57 and 116.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.84, 289.57 and 116.58 is: 160.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.84 : 289.57 = 116.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.84/289.57 = 116.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.84x = 289.57 × 116.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.84x = 33,757.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,757.94/209.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.87

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