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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.14, 294.09 and 122.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.14, 294.09 and 122.84 is: 184.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.14 : 294.09 = 122.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.14/294.09 = 122.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.14x = 294.09 × 122.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.14x = 36,126.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,126.02/196.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.18

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