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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.51, 294.90 and 124.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.51, 294.90 and 124.42 is: 186.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.51 : 294.90 = 124.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.51/294.90 = 124.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.51x = 294.90 × 124.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.51x = 36,691.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,691.46/196.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.72

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