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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.24, 292.86 and 122.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.24, 292.86 and 122.16 is: 183.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.24 : 292.86 = 122.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.24/292.86 = 122.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.24x = 292.86 × 122.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.24x = 35,775.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,775.78/195.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.24

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