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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.78, 288.06 and 131.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.78, 288.06 and 131.14 is: 180.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.78 : 288.06 = 131.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.78/288.06 = 131.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.78x = 288.06 × 131.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.78x = 37,776.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,776.19/208.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.94

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