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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.96, 288.39 and 130.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.96, 288.39 and 130.29 is: 179.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.96 : 288.39 = 130.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.96/288.39 = 130.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.96x = 288.39 × 130.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.96x = 37,574.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,574.33/208.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.82

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