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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.72, 291.60 and 122.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.72, 291.60 and 122.36 is: 183.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.72 : 291.60 = 122.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.72/291.60 = 122.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.72x = 291.60 × 122.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.72x = 35,680.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,680.18/194.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.24

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