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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.38, 294.32 and 123.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.38, 294.32 and 123.02 is: 184.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.38 : 294.32 = 123.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.38/294.32 = 123.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.38x = 294.32 × 123.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.38x = 36,207.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,207.25/196.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.37

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