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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.21, 286.61 and 122.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.21, 286.61 and 122.78 is: 184.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.21 : 286.61 = 122.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.21/286.61 = 122.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.21x = 286.61 × 122.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.21x = 35,188.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,188.85/191.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.04

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