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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.09, 318.18 and 125.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.09, 318.18 and 125.37 is: 188.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.09 : 318.18 = 125.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.09/318.18 = 125.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.09x = 318.18 × 125.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.09x = 39,890.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,890.89/212.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.08

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