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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.21, 287.38 and 125.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.21, 287.38 and 125.37 is: 173.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.21 : 287.38 = 125.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.21/287.38 = 125.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.21x = 287.38 × 125.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.21x = 36,028.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,028.83/208.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.04

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