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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.50, 287.87 and 131.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.50, 287.87 and 131.01 is: 180.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.50 : 287.87 = 131.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.50/287.87 = 131.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.50x = 287.87 × 131.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.50x = 37,713.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,713.19/208.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.88

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