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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.26, 287.44 and 120.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.26, 287.44 and 120.94 is: 166.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.26 : 287.44 = 120.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.26/287.44 = 120.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.26x = 287.44 × 120.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.26x = 34,761.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,761.97/208.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.92

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