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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.17, 317.32 and 125.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.17, 317.32 and 125.29 is: 187.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.17 : 317.32 = 125.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.17/317.32 = 125.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.17x = 317.32 × 125.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.17x = 39,757.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,757.02/212.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.38

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