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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.30, 292.64 and 123.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.30, 292.64 and 123.01 is: 184.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.30 : 292.64 = 123.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.30/292.64 = 123.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.30x = 292.64 × 123.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.30x = 35,996.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,996.30/195.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.31

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