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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.44, 325.33 and 125.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.44, 325.33 and 125.32 is: 188.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.44 : 325.33 = 125.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.44/325.33 = 125.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.44x = 325.33 × 125.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.44x = 40,770.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,770.36/216.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.37

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