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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.02, 286.92 and 129.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.02, 286.92 and 129.27 is: 178.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.02 : 286.92 = 129.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.02/286.92 = 129.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.02x = 286.92 × 129.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.02x = 37,090.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,090.15/208.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.30

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