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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.88, 289.38 and 124.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.88, 289.38 and 124.39 is: 186.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.88 : 289.38 = 124.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.88/289.38 = 124.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.88x = 289.38 × 124.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.88x = 35,995.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,995.98/192.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.62

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