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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.28, 294.32 and 125.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.28, 294.32 and 125.95 is: 173.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.28 : 294.32 = 125.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.28/294.32 = 125.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.28x = 294.32 × 125.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.28x = 37,068.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,068.97/213.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.80

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