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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.45, 293.32 and 122.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.45, 293.32 and 122.43 is: 183.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.45 : 293.32 = 122.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.45/293.32 = 122.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.45x = 293.32 × 122.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.45x = 35,911.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,911.17/195.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.74

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