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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.92, 288.28 and 121.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.92, 288.28 and 121.56 is: 167.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.92 : 288.28 = 121.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.92/288.28 = 121.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.92x = 288.28 × 121.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.92x = 35,043.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,043.32/208.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.74

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