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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.94, 294 and 80.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.94, 294 and 80.46 is: 120.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.94 : 294 = 80.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.94/294 = 80.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.94x = 294 × 80.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.94x = 23,655.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,655.24/195.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.73

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