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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.98, 295.50 and 124.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.98, 295.50 and 124.38 is: 186.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.98 : 295.50 = 124.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.98/295.50 = 124.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.98x = 295.50 × 124.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.98x = 36,754.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,754.29/196.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.59

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