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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.50, 293.25 and 125.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.50, 293.25 and 125.22 is: 172.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.50 : 293.25 = 125.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.50/293.25 = 125.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.50x = 293.25 × 125.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.50x = 36,720.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,720.77/212.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.80

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