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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.11, 325.68 and 125.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.11, 325.68 and 125.61 is: 188.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.11 : 325.68 = 125.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.11/325.68 = 125.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.11x = 325.68 × 125.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.11x = 40,908.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,908.66/217.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.42

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