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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.03, 325.60 and 125.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.03, 325.60 and 125.76 is: 188.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.03 : 325.60 = 125.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.03/325.60 = 125.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.03x = 325.60 × 125.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.03x = 40,947.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,947.46/217.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.67

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