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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.42, 287.58 and 130.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.42, 287.58 and 130.76 is: 180.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.42 : 287.58 = 130.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.42/287.58 = 130.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.42x = 287.58 × 130.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.42x = 37,603.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,603.96/208.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.42

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