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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.37, 288.96 and 120.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.37, 288.96 and 120.87 is: 166.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.37 : 288.96 = 120.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.37/288.96 = 120.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.37x = 288.96 × 120.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.37x = 34,926.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,926.60/209.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.82

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