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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.35, 287.53 and 125.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.35, 287.53 and 125.42 is: 173.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.35 : 287.53 = 125.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.35/287.53 = 125.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.35x = 287.53 × 125.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.35x = 36,060.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,060.26/208.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.08

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