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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.83, 289.24 and 124.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.83, 289.24 and 124.18 is: 186.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.83 : 289.24 = 124.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.83/289.24 = 124.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.83x = 289.24 × 124.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.83x = 35,916.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,916.79/192.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.27

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