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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.17, 287.17 and 125.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.17, 287.17 and 125.23 is: 172.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.17 : 287.17 = 125.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.17/287.17 = 125.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.17x = 287.17 × 125.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.17x = 35,962.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,962.30/208.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.75

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