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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.83, 318.36 and 125.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.83, 318.36 and 125.96 is: 188.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.83 : 318.36 = 125.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.83/318.36 = 125.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.83x = 318.36 × 125.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.83x = 40,099.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,099.51/212.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.41

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