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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.40, 282.75 and 123.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.40, 282.75 and 123.38 is: 185.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.40 : 282.75 = 123.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.40/282.75 = 123.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.40x = 282.75 × 123.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.40x = 34,885.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,885.70/188.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.17

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