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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.45, 287.62 and 121.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.45, 287.62 and 121.11 is: 167.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.45 : 287.62 = 121.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.45/287.62 = 121.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.45x = 287.62 × 121.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.45x = 34,833.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,833.66/208.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.11

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