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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.52, 262.82 and 125.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.52, 262.82 and 125.00 is: 172.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.52 : 262.82 = 125.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.52/262.82 = 125.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.52x = 262.82 × 125.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.52x = 32,850.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,850.56/190.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.43

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