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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.24, 285.35 and 125.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.24, 285.35 and 125.64 is: 188.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.24 : 285.35 = 125.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.24/285.35 = 125.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.24x = 285.35 × 125.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.24x = 35,850.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,850.75/190.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.45

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