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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.95, 286.32 and 122.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.95, 286.32 and 122.31 is: 183.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.95 : 286.32 = 122.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.95/286.32 = 122.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.95x = 286.32 × 122.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.95x = 35,019.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,019.80/190.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.40

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