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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.19, 290.96 and 125.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.19, 290.96 and 125.64 is: 188.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.19 : 290.96 = 125.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.19/290.96 = 125.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.19x = 290.96 × 125.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.19x = 36,555.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,555.59/194.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.25

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