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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.84, 287.85 and 123.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.84, 287.85 and 123.44 is: 185.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.84 : 287.85 = 123.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.84/287.85 = 123.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.84x = 287.85 × 123.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.84x = 35,532.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,532.20/191.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.22

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