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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.80, 288.16 and 129.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.80, 288.16 and 129.06 is: 178.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.80 : 288.16 = 129.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.80/288.16 = 129.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.80x = 288.16 × 129.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.80x = 37,190.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,190.17/208.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.11

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