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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.57, 293.09 and 122.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.57, 293.09 and 122.36 is: 183.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.57 : 293.09 = 122.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.57/293.09 = 122.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.57x = 293.09 × 122.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.57x = 35,860.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,860.42/195.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.36

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