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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.79, 288.03 and 120.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.79, 288.03 and 120.25 is: 165.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.79 : 288.03 = 120.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.79/288.03 = 120.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.79x = 288.03 × 120.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.79x = 34,635.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,635.61/208.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.89

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