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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.13, 325.59 and 125.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.13, 325.59 and 125.88 is: 188.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.13 : 325.59 = 125.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.13/325.59 = 125.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.13x = 325.59 × 125.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.13x = 40,985.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,985.27/217.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.76

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