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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.21, 294.09 and 125.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.21, 294.09 and 125.82 is: 173.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.21 : 294.09 = 125.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.21/294.09 = 125.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.21x = 294.09 × 125.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.21x = 37,002.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,002.40/213.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.55

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