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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.57, 287.85 and 129.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.57, 287.85 and 129.88 is: 179.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.57 : 287.85 = 129.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.57/287.85 = 129.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.57x = 287.85 × 129.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.57x = 37,385.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,385.96/208.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.25

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