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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.62, 287.91 and 129.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.62, 287.91 and 129.93 is: 179.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.62 : 287.91 = 129.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.62/287.91 = 129.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.62x = 287.91 × 129.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.62x = 37,408.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,408.15/208.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.31

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