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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.19, 288.67 and 120.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.19, 288.67 and 120.64 is: 166.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.19 : 288.67 = 120.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.19/288.67 = 120.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.19x = 288.67 × 120.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.19x = 34,825.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,825.15/209.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.48

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