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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.31, 290.70 and 125.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.31, 290.70 and 125.28 is: 187.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.31 : 290.70 = 125.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.31/290.70 = 125.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.31x = 290.70 × 125.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.31x = 36,418.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,418.90/194.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.43

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