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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.99, 289.77 and 163.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.99, 289.77 and 163.31 is: 225.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.99 : 289.77 = 163.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.99/289.77 = 163.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.99x = 289.77 × 163.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.99x = 47,322.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,322.34/209.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.36

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