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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.71, 293.37 and 125.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.71, 293.37 and 125.38 is: 172.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.71 : 293.37 = 125.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.71/293.37 = 125.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.71x = 293.37 × 125.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.71x = 36,783.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,783.33/212.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.93

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