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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.82, 263.26 and 125.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.82, 263.26 and 125.30 is: 172.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.82 : 263.26 = 125.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.82/263.26 = 125.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.82x = 263.26 × 125.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.82x = 32,986.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,986.48/190.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.87

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