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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.19, 325.61 and 125.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.19, 325.61 and 125.78 is: 188.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.19 : 325.61 = 125.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.19/325.61 = 125.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.19x = 325.61 × 125.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.19x = 40,955.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,955.23/217.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.57

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