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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.30, 287.35 and 130.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.30, 287.35 and 130.63 is: 180.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.30 : 287.35 = 130.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.30/287.35 = 130.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.30x = 287.35 × 130.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.30x = 37,536.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,536.53/208.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.20

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