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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.69, 294.90 and 123.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.69, 294.90 and 123.59 is: 185.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.69 : 294.90 = 123.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.69/294.90 = 123.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.69x = 294.90 × 123.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.69x = 36,446.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,446.59/196.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.30

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