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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.14, 284.93 and 125.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.14, 284.93 and 125.88 is: 188.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.14 : 284.93 = 125.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.14/284.93 = 125.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.14x = 284.93 × 125.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.14x = 35,866.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,866.99/190.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.63

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