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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.64, 287.78 and 125.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.64, 287.78 and 125.73 is: 173.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.64 : 287.78 = 125.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.64/287.78 = 125.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.64x = 287.78 × 125.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.64x = 36,181.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,181.95/208.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.42

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