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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.68, 316.05 and 125

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.68, 316.05 and 125 is: 187.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.68 : 316.05 = 125 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.68/316.05 = 125/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.68x = 316.05 × 125
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.68x = 39,506.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,506.25/210.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.52

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