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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.65, 287.82 and 121.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.65, 287.82 and 121.31 is: 167.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.65 : 287.82 = 121.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.65/287.82 = 121.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.65x = 287.82 × 121.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.65x = 34,915.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,915.44/208.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.34

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