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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.33, 287.36 and 125.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.33, 287.36 and 125.38 is: 172.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.33 : 287.36 = 125.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.33/287.36 = 125.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.33x = 287.36 × 125.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.33x = 36,029.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,029.20/208.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.94

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