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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.76, 294.77 and 124.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.76, 294.77 and 124.47 is: 186.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.76 : 294.77 = 124.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.76/294.77 = 124.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.76x = 294.77 × 124.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.76x = 36,690.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,690.33/196.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.47

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