Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.32, 294.27 and 124.08
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 196.32, 294.27 and 124.08 is: 185.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
196.32 : 294.27 = 124.08 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
196.32/294.27 = 124.08/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
196.32x = 294.27 × 124.08 - Step 4: Simplify right side
196.32x = 36,513.02 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 36,513.02/196.32 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 185.99
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