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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.58, 290.46 and 125.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.58, 290.46 and 125.13 is: 187.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.58 : 290.46 = 125.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.58/290.46 = 125.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.58x = 290.46 × 125.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.58x = 36,344.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,344.22/193.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.74

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