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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.17, 294.12 and 125.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.17, 294.12 and 125.82 is: 173.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.17 : 294.12 = 125.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.17/294.12 = 125.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.17x = 294.12 × 125.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.17x = 37,006.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,006.18/213.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.60

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