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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.79, 317.58 and 125.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.79, 317.58 and 125.15 is: 187.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.79 : 317.58 = 125.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.79/317.58 = 125.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.79x = 317.58 × 125.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.79x = 39,743.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,743.55/211.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.66

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