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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.73, 293.55 and 125.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.73, 293.55 and 125.40 is: 173.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.73 : 293.55 = 125.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.73/293.55 = 125.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.73x = 293.55 × 125.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.73x = 36,811.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,811.17/212.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.04

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