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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.44, 286.84 and 123.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.44, 286.84 and 123.12 is: 184.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.44 : 286.84 = 123.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.44/286.84 = 123.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.44x = 286.84 × 123.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.44x = 35,315.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,315.74/191.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.47

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