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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.68, 287.92 and 129.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.68, 287.92 and 129.87 is: 179.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.68 : 287.92 = 129.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.68/287.92 = 129.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.68x = 287.92 × 129.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.68x = 37,392.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,392.33/208.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.19

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