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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.30, 286.83 and 123.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.30, 286.83 and 123.30 is: 184.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.30 : 286.83 = 123.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.30/286.83 = 123.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.30x = 286.83 × 123.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.30x = 35,366.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,366.14/191.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.88

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