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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208, 287.04 and 130.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208, 287.04 and 130.38 is: 179.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208 : 287.04 = 130.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208/287.04 = 130.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208x = 287.04 × 130.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208x = 37,424.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,424.28/208
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.92

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