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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.79, 263.22 and 125.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.79, 263.22 and 125.33 is: 172.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.79 : 263.22 = 125.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.79/263.22 = 125.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.79x = 263.22 × 125.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.79x = 32,988.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,988.56/190.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.90

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