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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.93, 293.94 and 80.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.93, 293.94 and 80.40 is: 120.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.93 : 293.94 = 80.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.93/293.94 = 80.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.93x = 293.94 × 80.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.93x = 23,632.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,632.78/195.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.62

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