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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.29, 288.15 and 123.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.29, 288.15 and 123.77 is: 185.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.29 : 288.15 = 123.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.29/288.15 = 123.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.29x = 288.15 × 123.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.29x = 35,662.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,662.88/192.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.47

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