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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.33, 287.48 and 125.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.33, 287.48 and 125.39 is: 173.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.33 : 287.48 = 125.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.33/287.48 = 125.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.33x = 287.48 × 125.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.33x = 36,048.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,048.15/208.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.04

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