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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.07, 287.17 and 119.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.07, 287.17 and 119.55 is: 165.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.07 : 287.17 = 119.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.07/287.17 = 119.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.07x = 287.17 × 119.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.07x = 34,330.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,330.58/208.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.00

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