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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.28, 289.44 and 123.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.28, 289.44 and 123.86 is: 185.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.28 : 289.44 = 123.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.28/289.44 = 123.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.28x = 289.44 × 123.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.28x = 35,850.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,850.76/193.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.49

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