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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.28, 287.34 and 125.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.28, 287.34 and 125.26 is: 172.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.28 : 287.34 = 125.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.28/287.34 = 125.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.28x = 287.34 × 125.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.28x = 35,992.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,992.21/208.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.81

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