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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.74, 293.67 and 80.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.74, 293.67 and 80.26 is: 120.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.74 : 293.67 = 80.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.74/293.67 = 80.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.74x = 293.67 × 80.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.74x = 23,569.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,569.22/195.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.41

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