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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194, 290.48 and 125.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194, 290.48 and 125.32 is: 187.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194 : 290.48 = 125.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194/290.48 = 125.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194x = 290.48 × 125.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194x = 36,402.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,402.95/194
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.64

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