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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.66, 293.49 and 122.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.66, 293.49 and 122.58 is: 183.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.66 : 293.49 = 122.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.66/293.49 = 122.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.66x = 293.49 × 122.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.66x = 35,976.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,976.00/195.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.87

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