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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.39, 290.99 and 125.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.39, 290.99 and 125.77 is: 188.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.39 : 290.99 = 125.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.39/290.99 = 125.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.39x = 290.99 × 125.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.39x = 36,597.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,597.81/194.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.27

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