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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.19, 287.25 and 122.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.19, 287.25 and 122.85 is: 184.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.19 : 287.25 = 122.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.19/287.25 = 122.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.19x = 287.25 × 122.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.19x = 35,288.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,288.36/191.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.57

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