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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.67, 287.89 and 125.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.67, 287.89 and 125.78 is: 173.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.67 : 287.89 = 125.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.67/287.89 = 125.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.67x = 287.89 × 125.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.67x = 36,210.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,210.80/208.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.53

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