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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.71, 288.03 and 125.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.71, 288.03 and 125.82 is: 173.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.71 : 288.03 = 125.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.71/288.03 = 125.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.71x = 288.03 × 125.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.71x = 36,239.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,239.93/208.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.64

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