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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.61, 287.96 and 125.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.61, 287.96 and 125.79 is: 173.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.61 : 287.96 = 125.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.61/287.96 = 125.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.61x = 287.96 × 125.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.61x = 36,222.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,222.49/208.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.64

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