Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217, 299.46 and 125
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 217, 299.46 and 125 is: 172.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
217 : 299.46 = 125 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
217/299.46 = 125/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
217x = 299.46 × 125 - Step 4: Simplify right side
217x = 37,432.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,432.50/217 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 172.50
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