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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.37, 287.55 and 124.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.37, 287.55 and 124.34 is: 171.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.37 : 287.55 = 124.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.37/287.55 = 124.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.37x = 287.55 × 124.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.37x = 35,752.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,752.53/208.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.58

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