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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.10, 287.22 and 119.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.10, 287.22 and 119.61 is: 165.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.10 : 287.22 = 119.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.10/287.22 = 119.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.10x = 287.22 × 119.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.10x = 34,354.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,354.38/208.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.09

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