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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.28, 286.96 and 123.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.28, 286.96 and 123.28 is: 184.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.28 : 286.96 = 123.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.28/286.96 = 123.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.28x = 286.96 × 123.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.28x = 35,376.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,376.43/191.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.95

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