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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.13, 295.29 and 123.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.13, 295.29 and 123.90 is: 185.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.13 : 295.29 = 123.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.13/295.29 = 123.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.13x = 295.29 × 123.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.13x = 36,586.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,586.43/197.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.60

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