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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.29, 294.50 and 124.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.29, 294.50 and 124.20 is: 186.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.29 : 294.50 = 124.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.29/294.50 = 124.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.29x = 294.50 × 124.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.29x = 36,576.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,576.28/196.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.34

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