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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.34, 291.65 and 125.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.34, 291.65 and 125.70 is: 188.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.34 : 291.65 = 125.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.34/291.65 = 125.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.34x = 291.65 × 125.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.34x = 36,658.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,658.32/194.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.63

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