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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.94, 286.89 and 125.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.94, 286.89 and 125.08 is: 172.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.94 : 286.89 = 125.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.94/286.89 = 125.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.94x = 286.89 × 125.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.94x = 35,884.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,884.20/207.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.57

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