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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.02, 290.46 and 125.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.02, 290.46 and 125.39 is: 187.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.02 : 290.46 = 125.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.02/290.46 = 125.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.02x = 290.46 × 125.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.02x = 36,420.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,420.78/194.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.72

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