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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.79, 288.18 and 125.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.79, 288.18 and 125.88 is: 173.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.79 : 288.18 = 125.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.79/288.18 = 125.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.79x = 288.18 × 125.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.79x = 36,274.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,274.66/208.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.74

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