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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.34, 287.44 and 120.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.34, 287.44 and 120.95 is: 166.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.34 : 287.44 = 120.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.34/287.44 = 120.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.34x = 287.44 × 120.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.34x = 34,764.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,764.13/208.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.87

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