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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.02, 293.79 and 122.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.02, 293.79 and 122.77 is: 184.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.02 : 293.79 = 122.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.02/293.79 = 122.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.02x = 293.79 × 122.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.02x = 36,069.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,069.22/196.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.01

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