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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.87, 289.61 and 116.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.87, 289.61 and 116.61 is: 160.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.87 : 289.61 = 116.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.87/289.61 = 116.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.87x = 289.61 × 116.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.87x = 33,771.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,771.28/209.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.92

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