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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.92, 287 and 125.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.92, 287 and 125.04 is: 172.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.92 : 287 = 125.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.92/287 = 125.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.92x = 287 × 125.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.92x = 35,886.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,886.48/207.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.60

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