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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.71, 288.01 and 130.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.71, 288.01 and 130.02 is: 179.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.71 : 288.01 = 130.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.71/288.01 = 130.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.71x = 288.01 × 130.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.71x = 37,445.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,445.82/208.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.41

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