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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.26, 287.43 and 120.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.26, 287.43 and 120.93 is: 166.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.26 : 287.43 = 120.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.26/287.43 = 120.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.26x = 287.43 × 120.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.26x = 34,758.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,758.91/208.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.90

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