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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.70, 287.97 and 131.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.70, 287.97 and 131.03 is: 180.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.70 : 287.97 = 131.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.70/287.97 = 131.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.70x = 287.97 × 131.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.70x = 37,732.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,732.71/208.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.80

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