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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.77, 287.88 and 123.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.77, 287.88 and 123.42 is: 185.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.77 : 287.88 = 123.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.77/287.88 = 123.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.77x = 287.88 × 123.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.77x = 35,531.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,531.11/191.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.28

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