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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.60, 293.40 and 125.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.60, 293.40 and 125.28 is: 172.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.60 : 293.40 = 125.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.60/293.40 = 125.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.60x = 293.40 × 125.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.60x = 36,757.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,757.57/212.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.90

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