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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.66, 293.43 and 125.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.66, 293.43 and 125.31 is: 172.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.66 : 293.43 = 125.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.66/293.43 = 125.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.66x = 293.43 × 125.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.66x = 36,769.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,769.71/212.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.90

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