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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.52, 287.74 and 125.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.52, 287.74 and 125.64 is: 173.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.52 : 287.74 = 125.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.52/287.74 = 125.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.52x = 287.74 × 125.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.52x = 36,151.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,151.65/208.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.37

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