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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.84, 293.79 and 80.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.84, 293.79 and 80.27 is: 120.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.84 : 293.79 = 80.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.84/293.79 = 80.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.84x = 293.79 × 80.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.84x = 23,582.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,582.52/195.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.42

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