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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.51, 287.76 and 125.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.51, 287.76 and 125.65 is: 173.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.51 : 287.76 = 125.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.51/287.76 = 125.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.51x = 287.76 × 125.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.51x = 36,157.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,157.04/208.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.41

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