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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.73, 287.93 and 130.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.73, 287.93 and 130.02 is: 179.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.73 : 287.93 = 130.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.73/287.93 = 130.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.73x = 287.93 × 130.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.73x = 37,436.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,436.01/208.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.36

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