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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.28, 263.86 and 125.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.28, 263.86 and 125.77 is: 173.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.28 : 263.86 = 125.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.28/263.86 = 125.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.28x = 263.86 × 125.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.28x = 33,185.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,185.67/191.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.49

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