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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.05, 287.04 and 129.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.05, 287.04 and 129.33 is: 178.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.05 : 287.04 = 129.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.05/287.04 = 129.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.05x = 287.04 × 129.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.05x = 37,122.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,122.88/208.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.43

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