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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.23, 325.57 and 125.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.23, 325.57 and 125.88 is: 188.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.23 : 325.57 = 125.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.23/325.57 = 125.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.23x = 325.57 × 125.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.23x = 40,982.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,982.12/217.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.66

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