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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.76, 263.17 and 125.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.76, 263.17 and 125.30 is: 172.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.76 : 263.17 = 125.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.76/263.17 = 125.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.76x = 263.17 × 125.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.76x = 32,975.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,975.20/190.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.86

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