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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.11, 311.67 and 121.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.11, 311.67 and 121.26 is: 181.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.11 : 311.67 = 121.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.11/311.67 = 121.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.11x = 311.67 × 121.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.11x = 37,793.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,793.10/208.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.60

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