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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.42, 282.63 and 124.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.42, 282.63 and 124.28 is: 186.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.42 : 282.63 = 124.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.42/282.63 = 124.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.42x = 282.63 × 124.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.42x = 35,125.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,125.26/188.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.42

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