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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.17, 290.55 and 122.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.17, 290.55 and 122.08 is: 182.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.17 : 290.55 = 122.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.17/290.55 = 122.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.17x = 290.55 × 122.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.17x = 35,470.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,470.34/194.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.68

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