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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.95, 288.29 and 130.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.95, 288.29 and 130.28 is: 179.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.95 : 288.29 = 130.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.95/288.29 = 130.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.95x = 288.29 × 130.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.95x = 37,557.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,557.31/208.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.75

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