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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.38, 293.21 and 123.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.38, 293.21 and 123.23 is: 184.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.38 : 293.21 = 123.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.38/293.21 = 123.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.38x = 293.21 × 123.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.38x = 36,133.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,133.31/195.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.94

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