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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.53, 287.74 and 121.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.53, 287.74 and 121.19 is: 167.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.53 : 287.74 = 121.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.53/287.74 = 121.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.53x = 287.74 × 121.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.53x = 34,871.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,871.21/208.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.22

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