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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.73, 324.82 and 125.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.73, 324.82 and 125.38 is: 187.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.73 : 324.82 = 125.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.73/324.82 = 125.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.73x = 324.82 × 125.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.73x = 40,725.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,725.30/216.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.91

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