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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.47, 287.58 and 125.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.47, 287.58 and 125.58 is: 173.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.47 : 287.58 = 125.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.47/287.58 = 125.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.47x = 287.58 × 125.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.47x = 36,114.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,114.30/208.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.23

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