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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.78, 293.41 and 80.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.78, 293.41 and 80.09 is: 120.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.78 : 293.41 = 80.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.78/293.41 = 80.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.78x = 293.41 × 80.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.78x = 23,498.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,498.84/195.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.03

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