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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.35, 325.71 and 125.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.35, 325.71 and 125.87 is: 188.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.35 : 325.71 = 125.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.35/325.71 = 125.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.35x = 325.71 × 125.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.35x = 40,995.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,995.49/217.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.62

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