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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.83, 282.85 and 123.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.83, 282.85 and 123.60 is: 185.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.83 : 282.85 = 123.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.83/282.85 = 123.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.83x = 282.85 × 123.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.83x = 34,960.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,960.26/188.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.14

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