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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.48, 287.62 and 129.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.48, 287.62 and 129.75 is: 179.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.48 : 287.62 = 129.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.48/287.62 = 129.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.48x = 287.62 × 129.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.48x = 37,318.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,318.70/208.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.00

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