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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.98, 283.17 and 123.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.98, 283.17 and 123.86 is: 185.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.98 : 283.17 = 123.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.98/283.17 = 123.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.98x = 283.17 × 123.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.98x = 35,074.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,074.61/188.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.60

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