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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.25, 288.80 and 120.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.25, 288.80 and 120.79 is: 166.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.25 : 288.80 = 120.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.25/288.80 = 120.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.25x = 288.80 × 120.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.25x = 34,883.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,883.60/209.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.71

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