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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.16, 287.21 and 120.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.16, 287.21 and 120.83 is: 166.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.16 : 287.21 = 120.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.16/287.21 = 120.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.16x = 287.21 × 120.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.16x = 34,702.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,702.98/208.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.72

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