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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.51, 284.00 and 125.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.51, 284.00 and 125.25 is: 187.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.51 : 284.00 = 125.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.51/284.00 = 125.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.51x = 284.00 × 125.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.51x = 35,570.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,570.37/189.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.70

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