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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.92, 283.20 and 124.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.92, 283.20 and 124.84 is: 187.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.92 : 283.20 = 124.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.92/283.20 = 124.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.92x = 283.20 × 124.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.92x = 35,354.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,354.69/188.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.14

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