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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.78, 286.12 and 122.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.78, 286.12 and 122.29 is: 183.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.78 : 286.12 = 122.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.78/286.12 = 122.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.78x = 286.12 × 122.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.78x = 34,989.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,989.61/190.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.40

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