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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.31, 288.75 and 121.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.31, 288.75 and 121.96 is: 168.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.31 : 288.75 = 121.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.31/288.75 = 121.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.31x = 288.75 × 121.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.31x = 35,215.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,215.95/209.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.25

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