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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.29, 291.15 and 125.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.29, 291.15 and 125.77 is: 188.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.29 : 291.15 = 125.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.29/291.15 = 125.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.29x = 291.15 × 125.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.29x = 36,617.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,617.94/194.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.47

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