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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.35, 288.92 and 120.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.35, 288.92 and 120.85 is: 166.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.35 : 288.92 = 120.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.35/288.92 = 120.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.35x = 288.92 × 120.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.35x = 34,915.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,915.38/209.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.78

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