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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.35, 295.75 and 125.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.35, 295.75 and 125.80 is: 173.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.35 : 295.75 = 125.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.35/295.75 = 125.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.35x = 295.75 × 125.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.35x = 37,206.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,206.43/214.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.58

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