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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.38, 287.54 and 121.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.38, 287.54 and 121.05 is: 167.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.38 : 287.54 = 121.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.38/287.54 = 121.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.38x = 287.54 × 121.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.38x = 34,806.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,806.11/208.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.03

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