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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.16, 287.39 and 129.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.16, 287.39 and 129.56 is: 178.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.16 : 287.39 = 129.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.16/287.39 = 129.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.16x = 287.39 × 129.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.16x = 37,234.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,234.25/208.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.87

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