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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.01, 287.10 and 120.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.01, 287.10 and 120.70 is: 166.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.01 : 287.10 = 120.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.01/287.10 = 120.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.01x = 287.10 × 120.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.01x = 34,651.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,651.53/208.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.59

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