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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.49, 282.54 and 123.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.49, 282.54 and 123.53 is: 185.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.49 : 282.54 = 123.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.49/282.54 = 123.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.49x = 282.54 × 123.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.49x = 34,900.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,900.75/188.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.16

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