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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.63, 287.48 and 123.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.63, 287.48 and 123.22 is: 184.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.63 : 287.48 = 123.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.63/287.48 = 123.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.63x = 287.48 × 123.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.63x = 35,423.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,423.95/191.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.85

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