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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.35, 285.66 and 125.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.35, 285.66 and 125.33 is: 188.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.35 : 285.66 = 125.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.35/285.66 = 125.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.35x = 285.66 × 125.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.35x = 35,800.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,800.34/190.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.08

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