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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.06, 318 and 125.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.06, 318 and 125.48 is: 188.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.06 : 318 = 125.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.06/318 = 125.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.06x = 318 × 125.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.06x = 39,902.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,902.64/212.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.17

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