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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.66, 287.93 and 125.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.66, 287.93 and 125.80 is: 173.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.66 : 287.93 = 125.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.66/287.93 = 125.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.66x = 287.93 × 125.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.66x = 36,220.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,220.15/208.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.59

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