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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.75, 317.53 and 124.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.75, 317.53 and 124.99 is: 187.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.75 : 317.53 = 124.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.75/317.53 = 124.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.75x = 317.53 × 124.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.75x = 39,688.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,688.07/211.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.43

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