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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.10, 286.38 and 122.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.10, 286.38 and 122.52 is: 183.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.10 : 286.38 = 122.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.10/286.38 = 122.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.10x = 286.38 × 122.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.10x = 35,087.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,087.28/191.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.61

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