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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.37, 290.22 and 124.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.37, 290.22 and 124.68 is: 187.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.37 : 290.22 = 124.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.37/290.22 = 124.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.37x = 290.22 × 124.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.37x = 36,184.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,184.63/193.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.13

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