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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.52, 292.88 and 122.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.52, 292.88 and 122.40 is: 183.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.52 : 292.88 = 122.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.52/292.88 = 122.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.52x = 292.88 × 122.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.52x = 35,848.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,848.51/195.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.35

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