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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.18, 287.25 and 119.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.18, 287.25 and 119.66 is: 165.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.18 : 287.25 = 119.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.18/287.25 = 119.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.18x = 287.25 × 119.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.18x = 34,372.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,372.34/208.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.11

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