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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.14, 287.22 and 120.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.14, 287.22 and 120.82 is: 166.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.14 : 287.22 = 120.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.14/287.22 = 120.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.14x = 287.22 × 120.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.14x = 34,701.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,701.92/208.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.72

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