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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.70, 287.98 and 125.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.70, 287.98 and 125.84 is: 173.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.70 : 287.98 = 125.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.70/287.98 = 125.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.70x = 287.98 × 125.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.70x = 36,239.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,239.40/208.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.64

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