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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.32, 287.46 and 119.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.32, 287.46 and 119.79 is: 165.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.32 : 287.46 = 119.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.32/287.46 = 119.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.32x = 287.46 × 119.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.32x = 34,434.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,434.83/208.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.30

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