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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.19, 319.37 and 125.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.19, 319.37 and 125.12 is: 187.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.19 : 319.37 = 125.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.19/319.37 = 125.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.19x = 319.37 × 125.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.19x = 39,960.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,960.55/213.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.44

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