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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.77, 290.07 and 125.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.77, 290.07 and 125.06 is: 187.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.77 : 290.07 = 125.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.77/290.07 = 125.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.77x = 290.07 × 125.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.77x = 36,274.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,274.70/193.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.20

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