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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.98, 289.77 and 116.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.98, 289.77 and 116.73 is: 161.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.98 : 289.77 = 116.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.98/289.77 = 116.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.98x = 289.77 × 116.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.98x = 33,824.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,824.85/209.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.09

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