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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.72, 287.94 and 130.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.72, 287.94 and 130.01 is: 179.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.72 : 287.94 = 130.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.72/287.94 = 130.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.72x = 287.94 × 130.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.72x = 37,434.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,434.43/208.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.35

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