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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.63, 287.87 and 121.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.63, 287.87 and 121.28 is: 167.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.63 : 287.87 = 121.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.63/287.87 = 121.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.63x = 287.87 × 121.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.63x = 34,912.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,912.87/208.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.34

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