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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.51, 286.80 and 122.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.51, 286.80 and 122.82 is: 183.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.51 : 286.80 = 122.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.51/286.80 = 122.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.51x = 286.80 × 122.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.51x = 35,224.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,224.78/191.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.94

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