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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.26, 287.43 and 120.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.26, 287.43 and 120.96 is: 166.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.26 : 287.43 = 120.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.26/287.43 = 120.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.26x = 287.43 × 120.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.26x = 34,767.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,767.53/208.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.94

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