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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.06, 292.88 and 122.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.06, 292.88 and 122.40 is: 183.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.06 : 292.88 = 122.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.06/292.88 = 122.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.06x = 292.88 × 122.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.06x = 35,847.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,847.72/195.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.78

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