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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.82, 286.17 and 122.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.82, 286.17 and 122.42 is: 183.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.82 : 286.17 = 122.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.82/286.17 = 122.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.82x = 286.17 × 122.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.82x = 35,032.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,032.93/190.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.59

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