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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.23, 287.23 and 125.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.23, 287.23 and 125.37 is: 172.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.23 : 287.23 = 125.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.23/287.23 = 125.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.23x = 287.23 × 125.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.23x = 36,008.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,008.87/208.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.93

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