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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.24, 293.12 and 122.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.24, 293.12 and 122.88 is: 184.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.24 : 293.12 = 122.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.24/293.12 = 122.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.24x = 293.12 × 122.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.24x = 36,018.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,018.59/195.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.48

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