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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.80, 290.40 and 124.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.80, 290.40 and 124.44 is: 186.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.80 : 290.40 = 124.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.80/290.40 = 124.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.80x = 290.40 × 124.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.80x = 36,137.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,137.38/193.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.47

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