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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.73, 279.15 and 125.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.73, 279.15 and 125.25 is: 188.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.73 : 279.15 = 125.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.73/279.15 = 125.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.73x = 279.15 × 125.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.73x = 34,962.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,962.02/185.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.24

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