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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.13, 287.21 and 125.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.13, 287.21 and 125.30 is: 172.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.13 : 287.21 = 125.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.13/287.21 = 125.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.13x = 287.21 × 125.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.13x = 35,988.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,988.44/208.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.92

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