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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.25, 288.71 and 121.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.25, 288.71 and 121.87 is: 168.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.25 : 288.71 = 121.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.25/288.71 = 121.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.25x = 288.71 × 121.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.25x = 35,185.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,185.09/209.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.15

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