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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.04, 286.95 and 129.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.04, 286.95 and 129.27 is: 178.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.04 : 286.95 = 129.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.04/286.95 = 129.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.04x = 286.95 × 129.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.04x = 37,094.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,094.03/208.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.30

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