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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.14, 287.21 and 124.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.14, 287.21 and 124.11 is: 171.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.14 : 287.21 = 124.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.14/287.21 = 124.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.14x = 287.21 × 124.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.14x = 35,645.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,645.94/208.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.26

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