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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.28, 263.90 and 125.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.28, 263.90 and 125.67 is: 173.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.28 : 263.90 = 125.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.28/263.90 = 125.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.28x = 263.90 × 125.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.28x = 33,163.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,163.68/191.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.38

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