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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.41, 287.59 and 119.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.41, 287.59 and 119.90 is: 165.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.41 : 287.59 = 119.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.41/287.59 = 119.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.41x = 287.59 × 119.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.41x = 34,482.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,482.04/208.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.45

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