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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.48, 285.52 and 122.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.48, 285.52 and 122.08 is: 182.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.48 : 285.52 = 122.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.48/285.52 = 122.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.48x = 285.52 × 122.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.48x = 34,856.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,856.28/190.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.99

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