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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.40, 285.32 and 125.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.40, 285.32 and 125.28 is: 187.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.40 : 285.32 = 125.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.40/285.32 = 125.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.40x = 285.32 × 125.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.40x = 35,744.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,744.89/190.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.74

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