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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.06, 287.46 and 123.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.06, 287.46 and 123.41 is: 184.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.06 : 287.46 = 123.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.06/287.46 = 123.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.06x = 287.46 × 123.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.06x = 35,474.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,474.00/192.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.70

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