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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.96, 287 and 125.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.96, 287 and 125.08 is: 172.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.96 : 287 = 125.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.96/287 = 125.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.96x = 287 × 125.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.96x = 35,897.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,897.96/207.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.62

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