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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.16, 287.20 and 129.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.16, 287.20 and 129.48 is: 178.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.16 : 287.20 = 129.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.16/287.20 = 129.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.16x = 287.20 × 129.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.16x = 37,186.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,186.66/208.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.64

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