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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.72, 294.48 and 124.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.72, 294.48 and 124.36 is: 186.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.72 : 294.48 = 124.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.72/294.48 = 124.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.72x = 294.48 × 124.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.72x = 36,621.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,621.53/196.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.16

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