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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.57, 288.64 and 124.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.57, 288.64 and 124.22 is: 186.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.57 : 288.64 = 124.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.57/288.64 = 124.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.57x = 288.64 × 124.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.57x = 35,854.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,854.86/192.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.19

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