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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.94, 288.84 and 124.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.94, 288.84 and 124.36 is: 186.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.94 : 288.84 = 124.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.94/288.84 = 124.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.94x = 288.84 × 124.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.94x = 35,920.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,920.14/192.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.17

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