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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.04, 317.76 and 125.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.04, 317.76 and 125.30 is: 187.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.04 : 317.76 = 125.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.04/317.76 = 125.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.04x = 317.76 × 125.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.04x = 39,815.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,815.33/212.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.77

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