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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.31, 287.40 and 119.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.31, 287.40 and 119.77 is: 165.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.31 : 287.40 = 119.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.31/287.40 = 119.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.31x = 287.40 × 119.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.31x = 34,421.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,421.63/208.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.25

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