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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.99, 325.50 and 125.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.99, 325.50 and 125.79 is: 188.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.99 : 325.50 = 125.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.99/325.50 = 125.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.99x = 325.50 × 125.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.99x = 40,944.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,944.65/216.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.69

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