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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.94, 317.95 and 125.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.94, 317.95 and 125.34 is: 188.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.94 : 317.95 = 125.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.94/317.95 = 125.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.94x = 317.95 × 125.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.94x = 39,851.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,851.05/211.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.03

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