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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.80, 316.90 and 125.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.80, 316.90 and 125.18 is: 187.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.80 : 316.90 = 125.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.80/316.90 = 125.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.80x = 316.90 × 125.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.80x = 39,669.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,669.23/211.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.30

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