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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.32, 287.41 and 125.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.32, 287.41 and 125.46 is: 173.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.32 : 287.41 = 125.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.32/287.41 = 125.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.32x = 287.41 × 125.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.32x = 36,058.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,058.46/208.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.09

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