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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.57, 262.83 and 125.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.57, 262.83 and 125.10 is: 172.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.57 : 262.83 = 125.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.57/262.83 = 125.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.57x = 262.83 × 125.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.57x = 32,880.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,880.03/190.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.54

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