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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.20, 325.82 and 125.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.20, 325.82 and 125.73 is: 188.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.20 : 325.82 = 125.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.20/325.82 = 125.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.20x = 325.82 × 125.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.20x = 40,964.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,964.72/217.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.60

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