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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.30, 287.42 and 119.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.30, 287.42 and 119.81 is: 165.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.30 : 287.42 = 119.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.30/287.42 = 119.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.30x = 287.42 × 119.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.30x = 34,434.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,434.35/208.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.32

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