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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196, 294.40 and 124

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196, 294.40 and 124 is: 186.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196 : 294.40 = 124 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196/294.40 = 124/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196x = 294.40 × 124
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196x = 36,505.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,505.60/196
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.25

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