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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.11, 287.24 and 125.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.11, 287.24 and 125.27 is: 172.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.11 : 287.24 = 125.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.11/287.24 = 125.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.11x = 287.24 × 125.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.11x = 35,982.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,982.55/208.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.90

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