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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.99, 293.73 and 80.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.99, 293.73 and 80.40 is: 120.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.99 : 293.73 = 80.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.99/293.73 = 80.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.99x = 293.73 × 80.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.99x = 23,615.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,615.89/195.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.50

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