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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.74, 294.78 and 124.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.74, 294.78 and 124.56 is: 186.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.74 : 294.78 = 124.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.74/294.78 = 124.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.74x = 294.78 × 124.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.74x = 36,717.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,717.80/196.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.63

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