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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.56, 287.85 and 130.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.56, 287.85 and 130.89 is: 180.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.56 : 287.85 = 130.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.56/287.85 = 130.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.56x = 287.85 × 130.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.56x = 37,676.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,676.69/208.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.65

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