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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.84, 295.15 and 125.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.84, 295.15 and 125.34 is: 173.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.84 : 295.15 = 125.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.84/295.15 = 125.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.84x = 295.15 × 125.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.84x = 36,992.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,992.63/213.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.00

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