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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.80, 287.94 and 125.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.80, 287.94 and 125.91 is: 173.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.80 : 287.94 = 125.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.80/287.94 = 125.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.80x = 287.94 × 125.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.80x = 36,254.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,254.53/208.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.63

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