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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.03, 287.16 and 129.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.03, 287.16 and 129.36 is: 178.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.03 : 287.16 = 129.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.03/287.16 = 129.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.03x = 287.16 × 129.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.03x = 37,147.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,147.02/208.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.57

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