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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213, 293.81 and 125.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213, 293.81 and 125.70 is: 173.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213 : 293.81 = 125.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213/293.81 = 125.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213x = 293.81 × 125.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213x = 36,931.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,931.29/213
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.39

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