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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.96, 263.46 and 125.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.96, 263.46 and 125.50 is: 173.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.96 : 263.46 = 125.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.96/263.46 = 125.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.96x = 263.46 × 125.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.96x = 33,064.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,064.23/190.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.15

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