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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.07, 287.03 and 120.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.07, 287.03 and 120.68 is: 166.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.07 : 287.03 = 120.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.07/287.03 = 120.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.07x = 287.03 × 120.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.07x = 34,636.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,636.74/208.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.47

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