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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.61, 293.38 and 125.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.61, 293.38 and 125.31 is: 172.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.61 : 293.38 = 125.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.61/293.38 = 125.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.61x = 293.38 × 125.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.61x = 36,763.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,763.45/212.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.91

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