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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.78, 317.49 and 125.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.78, 317.49 and 125.20 is: 187.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.78 : 317.49 = 125.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.78/317.49 = 125.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.78x = 317.49 × 125.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.78x = 39,749.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,749.75/211.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.69

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