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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.31, 290.04 and 125

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.31, 290.04 and 125 is: 187.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.31 : 290.04 = 125 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.31/290.04 = 125/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.31x = 290.04 × 125
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.31x = 36,255
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,255/193.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.55

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