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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.12, 287.16 and 129.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.12, 287.16 and 129.48 is: 178.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.12 : 287.16 = 129.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.12/287.16 = 129.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.12x = 287.16 × 129.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.12x = 37,181.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,181.48/208.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.65

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