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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.07, 287.10 and 130.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.07, 287.10 and 130.44 is: 179.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.07 : 287.10 = 130.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.07/287.10 = 130.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.07x = 287.10 × 130.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.07x = 37,449.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,449.32/208.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.99

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