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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.93, 317.98 and 125.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.93, 317.98 and 125.36 is: 188.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.93 : 317.98 = 125.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.93/317.98 = 125.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.93x = 317.98 × 125.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.93x = 39,862.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,862.82/211.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.09

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