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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.76, 325.23 and 125.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.76, 325.23 and 125.50 is: 188.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.76 : 325.23 = 125.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.76/325.23 = 125.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.76x = 325.23 × 125.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.76x = 40,816.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,816.37/216.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.30

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