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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.57, 282.62 and 123.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.57, 282.62 and 123.68 is: 185.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.57 : 282.62 = 123.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.57/282.62 = 123.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.57x = 282.62 × 123.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.57x = 34,955.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,955.46/188.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.37

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