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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.67, 294.26 and 122.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.67, 294.26 and 122.57 is: 183.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.67 : 294.26 = 122.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.67/294.26 = 122.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.67x = 294.26 × 122.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.67x = 36,066.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,066.28/196.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.39

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