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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.84, 286.16 and 125.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.84, 286.16 and 125.83 is: 188.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.84 : 286.16 = 125.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.84/286.16 = 125.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.84x = 286.16 × 125.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.84x = 36,007.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,007.51/190.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.68

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