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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.65, 287.92 and 125.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.65, 287.92 and 125.74 is: 173.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.65 : 287.92 = 125.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.65/287.92 = 125.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.65x = 287.92 × 125.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.65x = 36,203.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,203.06/208.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.51

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