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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.09, 291.27 and 125.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.09, 291.27 and 125.45 is: 188.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.09 : 291.27 = 125.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.09/291.27 = 125.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.09x = 291.27 × 125.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.09x = 36,538.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,538.37/194.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.26

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