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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192, 287.62 and 123.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192, 287.62 and 123.36 is: 184.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192 : 287.62 = 123.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192/287.62 = 123.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192x = 287.62 × 123.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192x = 35,480.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,480.80/192
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.80

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