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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.71, 287.96 and 131.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.71, 287.96 and 131.13 is: 180.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.71 : 287.96 = 131.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.71/287.96 = 131.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.71x = 287.96 × 131.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.71x = 37,759.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,759.54/208.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.92

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