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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.48, 293.22 and 123.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.48, 293.22 and 123.39 is: 185.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.48 : 293.22 = 123.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.48/293.22 = 123.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.48x = 293.22 × 123.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.48x = 36,180.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,180.42/195.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.09

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