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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.65, 294.84 and 123.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.65, 294.84 and 123.35 is: 184.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.65 : 294.84 = 123.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.65/294.84 = 123.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.65x = 294.84 × 123.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.65x = 36,367.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,367.04/196.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.93

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