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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.98, 286.09 and 125.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.98, 286.09 and 125.82 is: 188.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.98 : 286.09 = 125.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.98/286.09 = 125.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.98x = 286.09 × 125.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.98x = 35,995.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,995.84/190.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.48

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