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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.13, 287.09 and 130.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.13, 287.09 and 130.37 is: 179.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.13 : 287.09 = 130.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.13/287.09 = 130.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.13x = 287.09 × 130.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.13x = 37,427.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,427.27/208.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.83

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