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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.47, 287.69 and 125.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.47, 287.69 and 125.60 is: 173.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.47 : 287.69 = 125.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.47/287.69 = 125.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.47x = 287.69 × 125.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.47x = 36,131.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,131.80/208.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.32

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