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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.02, 287.15 and 129.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.02, 287.15 and 129.30 is: 178.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.02 : 287.15 = 129.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.02/287.15 = 129.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.02x = 287.15 × 129.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.02x = 37,126.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,126.77/208.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.48

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