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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.21, 291.11 and 125.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.21, 291.11 and 125.78 is: 188.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.21 : 291.11 = 125.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.21/291.11 = 125.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.21x = 291.11 × 125.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.21x = 36,615.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,615.82/194.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.54

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