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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.19, 268.04 and 125.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.19, 268.04 and 125.31 is: 172.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.19 : 268.04 = 125.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.19/268.04 = 125.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.19x = 268.04 × 125.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.19x = 33,587.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,587.47/194.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.96

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