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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.32, 293.27 and 122.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.32, 293.27 and 122.51 is: 183.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.32 : 293.27 = 122.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.32/293.27 = 122.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.32x = 293.27 × 122.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.32x = 35,929.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,929.55/195.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.95

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