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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.16, 287.28 and 125.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.16, 287.28 and 125.30 is: 172.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.16 : 287.28 = 125.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.16/287.28 = 125.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.16x = 287.28 × 125.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.16x = 35,996.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,996.18/208.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.93

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