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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.78, 293.85 and 123.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.78, 293.85 and 123.78 is: 185.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.78 : 293.85 = 123.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.78/293.85 = 123.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.78x = 293.85 × 123.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.78x = 36,372.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,372.75/195.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.78

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