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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.87, 291.88 and 122.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.87, 291.88 and 122.38 is: 183.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.87 : 291.88 = 122.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.87/291.88 = 122.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.87x = 291.88 × 122.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.87x = 35,720.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,720.27/194.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.30

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