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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.99, 283.26 and 123.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.99, 283.26 and 123.79 is: 185.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.99 : 283.26 = 123.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.99/283.26 = 123.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.99x = 283.26 × 123.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.99x = 35,064.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,064.76/188.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.54

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