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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.73, 317.52 and 125.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.73, 317.52 and 125.09 is: 187.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.73 : 317.52 = 125.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.73/317.52 = 125.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.73x = 317.52 × 125.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.73x = 39,719.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,719.97/211.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.60

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