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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.40, 282.32 and 123.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.40, 282.32 and 123.28 is: 184.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.40 : 282.32 = 123.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.40/282.32 = 123.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.40x = 282.32 × 123.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.40x = 34,804.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,804.41/188.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.74

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