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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.54, 287.67 and 121.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.54, 287.67 and 121.19 is: 167.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.54 : 287.67 = 121.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.54/287.67 = 121.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.54x = 287.67 × 121.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.54x = 34,862.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,862.12/208.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.18

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