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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.98, 295.32 and 125.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.98, 295.32 and 125.49 is: 173.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.98 : 295.32 = 125.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.98/295.32 = 125.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.98x = 295.32 × 125.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.98x = 37,059.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,059.71/213.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.19

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