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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.72, 293.97 and 122.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.72, 293.97 and 122.73 is: 184.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.72 : 293.97 = 122.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.72/293.97 = 122.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.72x = 293.97 × 122.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.72x = 36,078.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,078.62/195.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.34

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