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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.92, 288.29 and 130.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.92, 288.29 and 130.22 is: 179.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.92 : 288.29 = 130.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.92/288.29 = 130.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.92x = 288.29 × 130.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.92x = 37,539.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,539.03/208.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.68

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