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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.26, 291.48 and 122.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.26, 291.48 and 122.17 is: 183.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.26 : 291.48 = 122.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.26/291.48 = 122.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.26x = 291.48 × 122.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.26x = 35,610.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,610.11/194.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.31

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