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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.69, 289.50 and 124.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.69, 289.50 and 124.35 is: 186.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.69 : 289.50 = 124.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.69/289.50 = 124.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.69x = 289.50 × 124.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.69x = 35,999.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,999.33/192.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.83

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