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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.30, 290.03 and 124.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.30, 290.03 and 124.78 is: 187.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.30 : 290.03 = 124.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.30/290.03 = 124.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.30x = 290.03 × 124.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.30x = 36,189.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,189.94/193.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.22

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