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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.44, 291.49 and 125.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.44, 291.49 and 125.75 is: 188.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.44 : 291.49 = 125.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.44/291.49 = 125.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.44x = 291.49 × 125.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.44x = 36,655.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,655.11/194.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.52

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