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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.89, 290.80 and 125.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.89, 290.80 and 125.89 is: 188.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.89 : 290.80 = 125.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.89/290.80 = 125.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.89x = 290.80 × 125.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.89x = 36,607.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,607.81/193.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.81

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