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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.36, 287.55 and 119.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.36, 287.55 and 119.87 is: 165.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.36 : 287.55 = 119.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.36/287.55 = 119.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.36x = 287.55 × 119.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.36x = 34,469.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,469.28/208.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.43

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