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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.88, 288.22 and 121.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.88, 288.22 and 121.52 is: 167.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.88 : 288.22 = 121.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.88/288.22 = 121.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.88x = 288.22 × 121.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.88x = 35,024.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,024.49/208.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.68

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