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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.42, 293.10 and 122.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.42, 293.10 and 122.27 is: 183.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.42 : 293.10 = 122.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.42/293.10 = 122.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.42x = 293.10 × 122.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.42x = 35,835.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,835.41/195.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.37

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