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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.23, 287.39 and 120.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.23, 287.39 and 120.90 is: 166.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.23 : 287.39 = 120.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.23/287.39 = 120.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.23x = 287.39 × 120.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.23x = 34,745.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,745.45/208.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.86

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