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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.38, 290.52 and 125.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.38, 290.52 and 125.04 is: 187.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.38 : 290.52 = 125.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.38/290.52 = 125.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.38x = 290.52 × 125.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.38x = 36,326.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,326.62/193.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.85

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