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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.28, 294.22 and 125.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.28, 294.22 and 125.92 is: 173.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.28 : 294.22 = 125.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.28/294.22 = 125.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.28x = 294.22 × 125.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.28x = 37,048.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,048.18/213.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.71

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