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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.61, 287.94 and 121.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.61, 287.94 and 121.30 is: 167.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.61 : 287.94 = 121.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.61/287.94 = 121.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.61x = 287.94 × 121.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.61x = 34,926.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,926.17/208.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.42

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