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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.81, 288.27 and 125.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.81, 288.27 and 125.95 is: 173.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.81 : 288.27 = 125.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.81/288.27 = 125.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.81x = 288.27 × 125.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.81x = 36,306.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,306.17/208.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.88

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