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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.43, 294.23 and 124.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.43, 294.23 and 124.13 is: 185.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.43 : 294.23 = 124.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.43/294.23 = 124.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.43x = 294.23 × 124.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.43x = 36,523.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,523.82/196.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.94

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