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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.14, 289.83 and 124.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.14, 289.83 and 124.83 is: 187.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.14 : 289.83 = 124.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.14/289.83 = 124.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.14x = 289.83 × 124.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.14x = 36,179.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,179.48/193.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.32

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