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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.47, 286.16 and 122.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.47, 286.16 and 122.13 is: 183.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.47 : 286.16 = 122.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.47/286.16 = 122.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.47x = 286.16 × 122.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.47x = 34,947.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,947.29/190.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.48

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