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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.52, 285.52 and 122.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.52, 285.52 and 122.02 is: 182.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.52 : 285.52 = 122.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.52/285.52 = 122.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.52x = 285.52 × 122.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.52x = 34,839.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,839.15/190.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.86

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