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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.25, 294.33 and 125.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.25, 294.33 and 125.95 is: 173.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.25 : 294.33 = 125.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.25/294.33 = 125.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.25x = 294.33 × 125.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.25x = 37,070.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,070.86/213.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.84

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