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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.74, 286.19 and 122.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.74, 286.19 and 122.24 is: 183.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.74 : 286.19 = 122.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.74/286.19 = 122.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.74x = 286.19 × 122.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.74x = 34,983.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,983.87/190.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.41

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