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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.12, 287.26 and 130.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.12, 287.26 and 130.64 is: 180.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.12 : 287.26 = 130.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.12/287.26 = 130.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.12x = 287.26 × 130.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.12x = 37,527.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,527.65/208.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.32

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