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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.66, 287.82 and 131.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.66, 287.82 and 131.08 is: 180.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.66 : 287.82 = 131.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.66/287.82 = 131.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.66x = 287.82 × 131.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.66x = 37,727.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,727.45/208.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.81

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