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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.94, 292.86 and 122.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.94, 292.86 and 122.76 is: 184.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.94 : 292.86 = 122.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.94/292.86 = 122.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.94x = 292.86 × 122.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.94x = 35,951.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,951.49/194.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.42

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