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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.16, 294.27 and 125.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.16, 294.27 and 125.86 is: 173.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.16 : 294.27 = 125.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.16/294.27 = 125.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.16x = 294.27 × 125.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.16x = 37,036.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,036.82/213.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.75

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