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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.66, 290.81 and 125.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.66, 290.81 and 125.62 is: 187.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.66 : 290.81 = 125.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.66/290.81 = 125.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.66x = 290.81 × 125.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.66x = 36,531.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,531.55/194.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.67

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