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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.11, 287.08 and 124.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.11, 287.08 and 124.04 is: 171.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.11 : 287.08 = 124.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.11/287.08 = 124.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.11x = 287.08 × 124.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.11x = 35,609.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,609.40/208.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.11

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