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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.67, 291.87 and 122.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.67, 291.87 and 122.58 is: 183.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.67 : 291.87 = 122.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.67/291.87 = 122.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.67x = 291.87 × 122.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.67x = 35,777.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,777.42/194.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.78

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