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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.31, 294.29 and 125.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.31, 294.29 and 125.96 is: 173.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.31 : 294.29 = 125.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.31/294.29 = 125.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.31x = 294.29 × 125.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.31x = 37,068.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,068.77/213.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.78

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