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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.17, 287.18 and 119.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.17, 287.18 and 119.63 is: 165.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.17 : 287.18 = 119.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.17/287.18 = 119.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.17x = 287.18 × 119.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.17x = 34,354.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,354.91/208.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.03

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