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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.06, 286.41 and 122.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.06, 286.41 and 122.60 is: 183.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.06 : 286.41 = 122.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.06/286.41 = 122.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.06x = 286.41 × 122.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.06x = 35,112.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,112.43/191.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.78

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