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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.38, 325.98 and 124.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.38, 325.98 and 124.86 is: 187.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.38 : 325.98 = 124.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.38/325.98 = 124.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.38x = 325.98 × 124.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.38x = 40,701.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,701.86/217.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.24

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