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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.85, 289.34 and 124.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.85, 289.34 and 124.50 is: 186.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.85 : 289.34 = 124.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.85/289.34 = 124.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.85x = 289.34 × 124.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.85x = 36,023.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,023.76/192.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.80

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