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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.56, 287.81 and 120.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.56, 287.81 and 120.04 is: 165.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.56 : 287.81 = 120.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.56/287.81 = 120.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.56x = 287.81 × 120.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.56x = 34,548.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,548.41/208.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.65

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