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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.81, 293.64 and 80.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.81, 293.64 and 80.25 is: 120.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.81 : 293.64 = 80.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.81/293.64 = 80.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.81x = 293.64 × 80.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.81x = 23,563.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,563.14/195.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.34

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