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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.47, 287.61 and 129.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.47, 287.61 and 129.84 is: 179.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.47 : 287.61 = 129.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.47/287.61 = 129.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.47x = 287.61 × 129.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.47x = 37,343.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,343.28/208.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.13

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