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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.83, 286.15 and 125.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.83, 286.15 and 125.83 is: 188.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.83 : 286.15 = 125.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.83/286.15 = 125.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.83x = 286.15 × 125.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.83x = 36,006.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,006.25/190.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.68

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