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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.64, 318.43 and 125.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.64, 318.43 and 125.92 is: 188.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.64 : 318.43 = 125.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.64/318.43 = 125.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.64x = 318.43 × 125.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.64x = 40,097.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,097.26/212.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.57

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