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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.79, 294.88 and 124.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.79, 294.88 and 124.50 is: 186.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.79 : 294.88 = 124.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.79/294.88 = 124.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.79x = 294.88 × 124.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.79x = 36,712.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,712.72/196.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.56

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