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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.78, 263.28 and 125.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.78, 263.28 and 125.29 is: 172.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.78 : 263.28 = 125.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.78/263.28 = 125.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.78x = 263.28 × 125.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.78x = 32,986.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,986.35/190.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.90

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