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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.84, 286.26 and 122.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.84, 286.26 and 122.40 is: 183.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.84 : 286.26 = 122.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.84/286.26 = 122.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.84x = 286.26 × 122.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.84x = 35,036.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,036.79/190.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.59

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