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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.27, 293.31 and 123.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.27, 293.31 and 123.18 is: 185.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.27 : 293.31 = 123.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.27/293.31 = 123.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.27x = 293.31 × 123.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.27x = 36,129.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,129.93/195.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.03

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