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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.99, 290.43 and 125.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.99, 290.43 and 125.55 is: 187.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.99 : 290.43 = 125.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.99/290.43 = 125.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.99x = 290.43 × 125.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.99x = 36,463.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,463.49/193.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.97

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