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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.68, 293.61 and 80.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.68, 293.61 and 80.21 is: 120.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.68 : 293.61 = 80.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.68/293.61 = 80.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.68x = 293.61 × 80.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.68x = 23,550.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,550.46/195.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.35

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