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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.92, 288.26 and 131.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.92, 288.26 and 131.24 is: 181.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.92 : 288.26 = 131.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.92/288.26 = 131.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.92x = 288.26 × 131.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.92x = 37,831.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,831.24/208.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.08

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