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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.44, 286.98 and 122.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.44, 286.98 and 122.80 is: 184.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.44 : 286.98 = 122.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.44/286.98 = 122.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.44x = 286.98 × 122.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.44x = 35,241.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,241.14/191.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.08

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