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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.23, 289.23 and 124.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.23, 289.23 and 124.82 is: 186.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.23 : 289.23 = 124.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.23/289.23 = 124.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.23x = 289.23 × 124.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.23x = 36,100.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,100.24/193.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.83

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