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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.72, 288.03 and 131.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.72, 288.03 and 131.10 is: 180.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.72 : 288.03 = 131.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.72/288.03 = 131.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.72x = 288.03 × 131.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.72x = 37,759.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,759.29/208.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.91

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