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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.56, 324.97 and 125.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.56, 324.97 and 125.30 is: 188.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.56 : 324.97 = 125.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.56/324.97 = 125.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.56x = 324.97 × 125.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.56x = 40,718.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,718.74/216.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.03

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