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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.22, 294.18 and 125.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.22, 294.18 and 125.86 is: 173.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.22 : 294.18 = 125.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.22/294.18 = 125.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.22x = 294.18 × 125.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.22x = 37,025.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,025.49/213.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.65

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