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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.31, 288.62 and 124

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.31, 288.62 and 124 is: 186.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.31 : 288.62 = 124 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.31/288.62 = 124/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.31x = 288.62 × 124
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.31x = 35,788.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,788.88/192.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.10

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