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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.08, 294.16 and 124.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.08, 294.16 and 124.40 is: 186.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.08 : 294.16 = 124.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.08/294.16 = 124.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.08x = 294.16 × 124.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.08x = 36,593.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,593.50/196.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.63

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