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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.84, 288.19 and 125.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.84, 288.19 and 125.94 is: 173.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.84 : 288.19 = 125.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.84/288.19 = 125.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.84x = 288.19 × 125.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.84x = 36,294.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,294.65/208.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.79

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