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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.21, 288.75 and 121.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.21, 288.75 and 121.89 is: 168.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.21 : 288.75 = 121.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.21/288.75 = 121.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.21x = 288.75 × 121.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.21x = 35,195.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,195.74/209.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.23

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