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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.75, 263.24 and 125.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.75, 263.24 and 125.28 is: 172.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.75 : 263.24 = 125.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.75/263.24 = 125.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.75x = 263.24 × 125.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.75x = 32,978.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,978.71/190.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.89

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