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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.63, 293.49 and 123.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.63, 293.49 and 123.99 is: 186.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.63 : 293.49 = 123.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.63/293.49 = 123.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.63x = 293.49 × 123.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.63x = 36,389.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,389.83/195.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.01

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