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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.39, 287.53 and 121.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.39, 287.53 and 121.01 is: 166.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.39 : 287.53 = 121.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.39/287.53 = 121.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.39x = 287.53 × 121.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.39x = 34,793.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,793.88/208.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.97

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