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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.08, 325.26 and 125.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.08, 325.26 and 125.82 is: 188.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.08 : 325.26 = 125.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.08/325.26 = 125.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.08x = 325.26 × 125.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.08x = 40,924.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,924.21/217.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.52

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