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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.36, 286.96 and 122.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.36, 286.96 and 122.84 is: 184.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.36 : 286.96 = 122.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.36/286.96 = 122.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.36x = 286.96 × 122.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.36x = 35,250.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,250.17/191.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.21

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