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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.16, 288.33 and 123.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.16, 288.33 and 123.85 is: 185.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.16 : 288.33 = 123.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.16/288.33 = 123.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.16x = 288.33 × 123.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.16x = 35,708.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,708.23/192.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.83

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