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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.99, 318.03 and 125.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.99, 318.03 and 125.39 is: 188.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.99 : 318.03 = 125.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.99/318.03 = 125.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.99x = 318.03 × 125.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.99x = 39,877.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,877.78/211.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.11

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