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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.46, 285.51 and 122

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.46, 285.51 and 122 is: 182.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.46 : 285.51 = 122 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.46/285.51 = 122/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.46x = 285.51 × 122
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.46x = 34,832.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,832.22/190.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.88

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