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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.98, 291.02 and 125.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.98, 291.02 and 125.58 is: 188.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.98 : 291.02 = 125.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.98/291.02 = 125.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.98x = 291.02 × 125.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.98x = 36,545.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,545.66/193.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.40

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