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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.60, 293.38 and 123.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.60, 293.38 and 123.50 is: 185.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.60 : 293.38 = 123.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.60/293.38 = 123.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.60x = 293.38 × 123.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.60x = 36,232.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,232.43/195.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.24

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