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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.37, 290.25 and 124.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.37, 290.25 and 124.94 is: 187.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.37 : 290.25 = 124.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.37/290.25 = 124.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.37x = 290.25 × 124.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.37x = 36,263.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,263.77/193.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.54

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