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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.86, 293.55 and 80.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.86, 293.55 and 80.30 is: 120.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.86 : 293.55 = 80.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.86/293.55 = 80.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.86x = 293.55 × 80.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.86x = 23,572.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,572.07/195.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.35

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