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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.96, 290.66 and 125.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.96, 290.66 and 125.35 is: 187.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.96 : 290.66 = 125.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.96/290.66 = 125.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.96x = 290.66 × 125.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.96x = 36,434.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,434.23/193.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.84

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