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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.44, 287.63 and 122.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.44, 287.63 and 122.99 is: 184.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.44 : 287.63 = 122.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.44/287.63 = 122.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.44x = 287.63 × 122.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.44x = 35,375.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,375.61/191.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.79

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