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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.39, 287.58 and 124.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.39, 287.58 and 124.37 is: 171.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.39 : 287.58 = 124.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.39/287.58 = 124.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.39x = 287.58 × 124.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.39x = 35,766.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,766.60/208.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.64

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