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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.98, 287.78 and 122.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.98, 287.78 and 122.62 is: 183.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.98 : 287.78 = 122.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.98/287.78 = 122.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.98x = 287.78 × 122.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.98x = 35,287.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,287.58/191.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.81

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