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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.56, 287.88 and 121.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.56, 287.88 and 121.22 is: 167.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.56 : 287.88 = 121.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.56/287.88 = 121.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.56x = 287.88 × 121.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.56x = 34,896.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,896.81/208.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.32

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