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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.59, 287.87 and 121.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.59, 287.87 and 121.27 is: 167.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.59 : 287.87 = 121.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.59/287.87 = 121.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.59x = 287.87 × 121.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.59x = 34,909.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,909.99/208.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.36

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