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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.58, 287.85 and 125.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.58, 287.85 and 125.69 is: 173.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.58 : 287.85 = 125.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.58/287.85 = 125.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.58x = 287.85 × 125.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.58x = 36,178.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,178.43/208.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.46

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