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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.00, 286.98 and 125.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.00, 286.98 and 125.11 is: 172.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.00 : 286.98 = 125.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.00/286.98 = 125.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.00x = 286.98 × 125.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.00x = 35,903.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,903.96/208.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.61

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