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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.44, 287.62 and 130.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.44, 287.62 and 130.82 is: 180.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.44 : 287.62 = 130.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.44/287.62 = 130.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.44x = 287.62 × 130.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.44x = 37,624.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,624.68/208.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.51

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