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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.28, 289.54 and 124.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.28, 289.54 and 124.66 is: 186.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.28 : 289.54 = 124.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.28/289.54 = 124.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.28x = 289.54 × 124.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.28x = 36,094.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,094.06/193.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.74

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