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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.13, 287.09 and 130.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.13, 287.09 and 130.51 is: 180.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.13 : 287.09 = 130.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.13/287.09 = 130.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.13x = 287.09 × 130.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.13x = 37,466.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,466.03/208.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.01

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