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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.66, 287.89 and 121.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.66, 287.89 and 121.30 is: 167.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.66 : 287.89 = 121.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.66/287.89 = 121.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.66x = 287.89 × 121.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.66x = 34,921.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,921.06/208.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.36

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