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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.64, 287.79 and 130.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.64, 287.79 and 130.88 is: 180.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.64 : 287.79 = 130.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.64/287.79 = 130.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.64x = 287.79 × 130.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.64x = 37,664.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,664.52/208.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.53

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