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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.02, 325.28 and 125.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.02, 325.28 and 125.68 is: 188.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.02 : 325.28 = 125.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.02/325.28 = 125.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.02x = 325.28 × 125.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.02x = 40,881.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,881.19/217.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.38

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