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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.70, 294.60 and 123.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.70, 294.60 and 123.80 is: 185.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.70 : 294.60 = 123.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.70/294.60 = 123.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.70x = 294.60 × 123.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.70x = 36,471.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,471.48/196.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.42

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