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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.86, 289.58 and 116.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.86, 289.58 and 116.61 is: 160.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.86 : 289.58 = 116.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.86/289.58 = 116.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.86x = 289.58 × 116.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.86x = 33,767.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,767.92/209.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.91

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