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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.93, 293.83 and 125.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.93, 293.83 and 125.61 is: 173.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.93 : 293.83 = 125.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.93/293.83 = 125.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.93x = 293.83 × 125.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.93x = 36,907.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,907.99/212.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.33

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