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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.83, 263.32 and 125.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.83, 263.32 and 125.35 is: 172.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.83 : 263.32 = 125.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.83/263.32 = 125.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.83x = 263.32 × 125.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.83x = 33,007.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,007.16/190.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.97

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