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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.39, 289.49 and 124.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.39, 289.49 and 124.77 is: 186.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.39 : 289.49 = 124.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.39/289.49 = 124.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.39x = 289.49 × 124.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.39x = 36,119.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,119.98/193.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.78

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