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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.20, 287.16 and 130.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.20, 287.16 and 130.50 is: 179.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.20 : 287.16 = 130.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.20/287.16 = 130.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.20x = 287.16 × 130.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.20x = 37,474.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,474.38/208.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.99

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