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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.49, 287.74 and 125.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.49, 287.74 and 125.58 is: 173.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.49 : 287.74 = 125.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.49/287.74 = 125.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.49x = 287.74 × 125.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.49x = 36,134.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,134.08/208.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.32

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