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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.57, 286.18 and 122.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.57, 286.18 and 122.23 is: 183.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.57 : 286.18 = 122.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.57/286.18 = 122.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.57x = 286.18 × 122.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.57x = 34,979.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,979.78/190.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.55

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