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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.02, 293.76 and 123.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.02, 293.76 and 123.75 is: 185.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.02 : 293.76 = 123.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.02/293.76 = 123.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.02x = 293.76 × 123.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.02x = 36,352.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,352.80/196.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.45

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