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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.99, 289.41 and 160.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.99, 289.41 and 160.93 is: 221.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.99 : 289.41 = 160.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.99/289.41 = 160.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.99x = 289.41 × 160.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.99x = 46,573.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,573.95/209.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.80

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