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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.89, 279.09 and 125.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.89, 279.09 and 125.30 is: 188.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.89 : 279.09 = 125.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.89/279.09 = 125.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.89x = 279.09 × 125.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.89x = 34,969.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,969.35/185.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.12

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