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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.40, 287.44 and 130.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.40, 287.44 and 130.80 is: 180.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.40 : 287.44 = 130.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.40/287.44 = 130.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.40x = 287.44 × 130.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.40x = 37,597.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,597.15/208.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.41

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