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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.77, 293.63 and 80.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.77, 293.63 and 80.23 is: 120.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.77 : 293.63 = 80.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.77/293.63 = 80.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.77x = 293.63 × 80.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.77x = 23,556.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,556.85/195.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.33

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