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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.32, 291.80 and 122.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.32, 291.80 and 122.32 is: 183.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.32 : 291.80 = 122.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.32/291.80 = 122.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.32x = 291.80 × 122.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.32x = 35,692.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,692.98/194.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.68

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