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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.69, 293.57 and 80.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.69, 293.57 and 80.27 is: 120.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.69 : 293.57 = 80.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.69/293.57 = 80.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.69x = 293.57 × 80.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.69x = 23,564.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,564.02/195.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.41

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