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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.63, 287.82 and 125.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.63, 287.82 and 125.74 is: 173.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.63 : 287.82 = 125.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.63/287.82 = 125.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.63x = 287.82 × 125.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.63x = 36,190.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,190.49/208.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.47

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