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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.35, 290.95 and 125.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.35, 290.95 and 125.68 is: 188.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.35 : 290.95 = 125.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.35/290.95 = 125.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.35x = 290.95 × 125.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.35x = 36,564.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,564.51/194.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.14

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