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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.90, 317.77 and 125.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.90, 317.77 and 125.25 is: 187.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.90 : 317.77 = 125.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.90/317.77 = 125.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.90x = 317.77 × 125.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.90x = 39,800.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,800.69/211.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.83

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