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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.63, 286.39 and 122.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.63, 286.39 and 122.28 is: 183.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.63 : 286.39 = 122.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.63/286.39 = 122.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.63x = 286.39 × 122.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.63x = 35,020.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,020.46/190.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.71

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