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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.16, 294.19 and 125.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.16, 294.19 and 125.83 is: 173.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.16 : 294.19 = 125.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.16/294.19 = 125.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.16x = 294.19 × 125.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.16x = 37,017.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,017.93/213.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.66

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