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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.83, 263.34 and 125.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.83, 263.34 and 125.37 is: 173.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.83 : 263.34 = 125.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.83/263.34 = 125.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.83x = 263.34 × 125.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.83x = 33,014.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,014.94/190.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.01

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