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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.37, 287.51 and 125.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.37, 287.51 and 125.43 is: 173.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.37 : 287.51 = 125.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.37/287.51 = 125.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.37x = 287.51 × 125.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.37x = 36,062.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,062.38/208.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.07

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