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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193, 289.12 and 124.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193, 289.12 and 124.36 is: 186.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193 : 289.12 = 124.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193/289.12 = 124.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193x = 289.12 × 124.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193x = 35,954.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,954.96/193
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.30

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