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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.74, 293.54 and 125.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.74, 293.54 and 125.40 is: 173.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.74 : 293.54 = 125.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.74/293.54 = 125.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.74x = 293.54 × 125.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.74x = 36,809.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,809.92/212.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.03

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