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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.56, 290.68 and 125.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.56, 290.68 and 125.24 is: 188.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.56 : 290.68 = 125.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.56/290.68 = 125.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.56x = 290.68 × 125.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.56x = 36,404.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,404.76/193.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.08

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