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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.90, 288.28 and 120.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.90, 288.28 and 120.41 is: 166.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.90 : 288.28 = 120.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.90/288.28 = 120.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.90x = 288.28 × 120.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.90x = 34,712.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,712.73/208.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.17

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