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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.87, 290.68 and 125.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.87, 290.68 and 125.32 is: 187.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.87 : 290.68 = 125.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.87/290.68 = 125.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.87x = 290.68 × 125.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.87x = 36,428.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,428.02/193.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.90

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