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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.47, 294.30 and 123.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.47, 294.30 and 123.15 is: 184.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.47 : 294.30 = 123.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.47/294.30 = 123.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.47x = 294.30 × 123.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.47x = 36,243.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,243.05/196.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.47

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