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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.98, 293.67 and 123.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.98, 293.67 and 123.69 is: 185.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.98 : 293.67 = 123.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.98/293.67 = 123.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.98x = 293.67 × 123.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.98x = 36,323.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,323.42/195.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.34

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