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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.10, 289.02 and 123.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.10, 289.02 and 123.73 is: 185.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.10 : 289.02 = 123.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.10/289.02 = 123.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.10x = 289.02 × 123.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.10x = 35,761.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,761.81/193.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.20

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