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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.74, 288.13 and 131.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.74, 288.13 and 131.14 is: 181.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.74 : 288.13 = 131.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.74/288.13 = 131.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.74x = 288.13 × 131.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.74x = 37,785.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,785.37/208.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.02

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