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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.22, 287.31 and 120.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.22, 287.31 and 120.88 is: 166.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.22 : 287.31 = 120.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.22/287.31 = 120.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.22x = 287.31 × 120.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.22x = 34,730.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,730.03/208.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.79

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