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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.62, 293.42 and 125.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.62, 293.42 and 125.26 is: 172.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.62 : 293.42 = 125.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.62/293.42 = 125.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.62x = 293.42 × 125.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.62x = 36,753.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,753.79/212.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.86

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