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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.56, 290.17 and 125.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.56, 290.17 and 125.11 is: 187.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.56 : 290.17 = 125.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.56/290.17 = 125.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.56x = 290.17 × 125.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.56x = 36,303.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,303.17/193.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.56

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