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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.29, 287.35 and 120.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.29, 287.35 and 120.92 is: 166.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.29 : 287.35 = 120.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.29/287.35 = 120.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.29x = 287.35 × 120.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.29x = 34,744.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,744.62/208.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.81

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