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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.17, 287.51 and 130.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.17, 287.51 and 130.59 is: 180.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.17 : 287.51 = 130.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.17/287.51 = 130.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.17x = 287.51 × 130.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.17x = 37,545.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,545.28/208.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.36

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