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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.84, 325.30 and 125.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.84, 325.30 and 125.94 is: 188.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.84 : 325.30 = 125.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.84/325.30 = 125.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.84x = 325.30 × 125.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.84x = 40,968.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,968.28/216.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.93

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