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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.00, 288.39 and 120.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.00, 288.39 and 120.47 is: 166.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.00 : 288.39 = 120.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.00/288.39 = 120.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.00x = 288.39 × 120.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.00x = 34,740.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,740.90/209.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.23

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