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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.89, 286.29 and 122.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.89, 286.29 and 122.45 is: 183.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.89 : 286.29 = 122.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.89/286.29 = 122.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.89x = 286.29 × 122.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.89x = 35,054.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,054.78/190.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.64

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