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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.77, 288.08 and 120.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.77, 288.08 and 120.26 is: 165.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.77 : 288.08 = 120.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.77/288.08 = 120.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.77x = 288.08 × 120.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.77x = 34,644.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,644.50/208.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.95

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