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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.73, 283.10 and 123.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.73, 283.10 and 123.73 is: 185.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.73 : 283.10 = 123.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.73/283.10 = 123.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.73x = 283.10 × 123.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.73x = 35,026.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,026.64/188.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.59

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