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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196, 293.79 and 80.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196, 293.79 and 80.39 is: 120.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196 : 293.79 = 80.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196/293.79 = 80.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196x = 293.79 × 80.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196x = 23,617.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,617.78/196
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.50

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