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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.94, 288.30 and 121.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.94, 288.30 and 121.54 is: 167.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.94 : 288.30 = 121.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.94/288.30 = 121.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.94x = 288.30 × 121.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.94x = 35,039.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,039.98/208.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.70

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