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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.86, 263.57 and 125.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.86, 263.57 and 125.40 is: 173.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.86 : 263.57 = 125.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.86/263.57 = 125.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.86x = 263.57 × 125.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.86x = 33,051.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,051.68/190.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.17

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