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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.94, 294.86 and 124.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.94, 294.86 and 124.31 is: 186.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.94 : 294.86 = 124.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.94/294.86 = 124.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.94x = 294.86 × 124.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.94x = 36,652.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,652.88/196.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.12

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