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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.50, 287.62 and 130.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.50, 287.62 and 130.74 is: 180.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.50 : 287.62 = 130.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.50/287.62 = 130.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.50x = 287.62 × 130.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.50x = 37,603.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,603.44/208.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.35

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