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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.03, 293.73 and 123.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.03, 293.73 and 123.73 is: 185.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.03 : 293.73 = 123.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.03/293.73 = 123.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.03x = 293.73 × 123.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.03x = 36,343.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,343.21/196.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.40

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