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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.80, 317.76 and 125.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.80, 317.76 and 125.21 is: 187.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.80 : 317.76 = 125.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.80/317.76 = 125.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.80x = 317.76 × 125.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.80x = 39,786.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,786.73/211.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.85

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