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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.33, 293.42 and 123.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.33, 293.42 and 123.24 is: 185.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.33 : 293.42 = 123.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.33/293.42 = 123.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.33x = 293.42 × 123.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.33x = 36,161.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,161.08/195.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.13

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