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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.24, 294.62 and 123.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.24, 294.62 and 123.88 is: 185.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.24 : 294.62 = 123.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.24/294.62 = 123.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.24x = 294.62 × 123.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.24x = 36,497.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,497.53/196.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.98

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