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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.84, 288.87 and 124.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.84, 288.87 and 124.04 is: 185.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.84 : 288.87 = 124.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.84/288.87 = 124.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.84x = 288.87 × 124.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.84x = 35,831.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,831.43/192.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.81

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