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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.38, 291.36 and 122.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.38, 291.36 and 122.20 is: 183.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.38 : 291.36 = 122.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.38/291.36 = 122.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.38x = 291.36 × 122.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.38x = 35,604.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,604.19/194.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.17

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