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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.23, 287.35 and 120.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.23, 287.35 and 120.93 is: 166.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.23 : 287.35 = 120.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.23/287.35 = 120.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.23x = 287.35 × 120.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.23x = 34,749.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,749.24/208.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.88

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