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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.09, 287.16 and 120.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.09, 287.16 and 120.76 is: 166.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.09 : 287.16 = 120.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.09/287.16 = 120.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.09x = 287.16 × 120.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.09x = 34,677.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,677.44/208.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.65

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