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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.49, 286.86 and 122.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.49, 286.86 and 122.76 is: 183.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.49 : 286.86 = 122.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.49/286.86 = 122.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.49x = 286.86 × 122.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.49x = 35,214.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,214.93/191.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.90

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