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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.93, 286.90 and 125.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.93, 286.90 and 125.08 is: 172.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.93 : 286.90 = 125.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.93/286.90 = 125.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.93x = 286.90 × 125.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.93x = 35,884.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,884.02/207.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.58

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