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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.94, 324.98 and 125.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.94, 324.98 and 125.38 is: 187.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.94 : 324.98 = 125.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.94/324.98 = 125.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.94x = 324.98 × 125.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.94x = 40,745.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,745.99/216.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.82

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