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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.81, 293.56 and 125.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.81, 293.56 and 125.47 is: 173.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.81 : 293.56 = 125.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.81/293.56 = 125.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.81x = 293.56 × 125.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.81x = 36,830.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,830.88/212.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.07

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