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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.86, 288.34 and 130.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.86, 288.34 and 130.20 is: 179.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.86 : 288.34 = 130.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.86/288.34 = 130.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.86x = 288.34 × 130.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.86x = 37,541.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,541.87/208.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.75

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