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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.79, 288.09 and 125.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.79, 288.09 and 125.90 is: 173.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.79 : 288.09 = 125.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.79/288.09 = 125.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.79x = 288.09 × 125.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.79x = 36,269.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,269.70/208.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.72

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