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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.44, 285.34 and 122.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.44, 285.34 and 122.12 is: 182.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.44 : 285.34 = 122.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.44/285.34 = 122.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.44x = 285.34 × 122.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.44x = 34,845.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,845.72/190.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.97

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