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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.42, 295.39 and 123.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.42, 295.39 and 123.31 is: 184.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.42 : 295.39 = 123.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.42/295.39 = 123.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.42x = 295.39 × 123.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.42x = 36,424.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,424.54/197.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.50

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