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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.49, 293.84 and 123.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.49, 293.84 and 123.80 is: 186.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.49 : 293.84 = 123.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.49/293.84 = 123.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.49x = 293.84 × 123.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.49x = 36,377.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,377.39/195.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.08

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