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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.38, 299.98 and 125.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.38, 299.98 and 125.38 is: 173.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.38 : 299.98 = 125.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.38/299.98 = 125.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.38x = 299.98 × 125.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.38x = 37,609.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,609.68/217.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.02

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