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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.26, 287.44 and 129.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.26, 287.44 and 129.61 is: 178.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.26 : 287.44 = 129.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.26/287.44 = 129.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.26x = 287.44 × 129.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.26x = 37,255.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,255.13/208.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.89

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