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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.91, 289.67 and 116.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.91, 289.67 and 116.66 is: 160.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.91 : 289.67 = 116.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.91/289.67 = 116.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.91x = 289.67 × 116.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.91x = 33,791.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,791.45/209.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.98

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