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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.94, 293.69 and 80.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.94, 293.69 and 80.30 is: 120.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.94 : 293.69 = 80.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.94/293.69 = 80.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.94x = 293.69 × 80.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.94x = 23,583.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,583.31/195.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.36

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