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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.94, 286.88 and 122.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.94, 286.88 and 122.63 is: 184.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.94 : 286.88 = 122.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.94/286.88 = 122.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.94x = 286.88 × 122.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.94x = 35,178.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,178.05/190.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.24

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