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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.03, 294.14 and 80.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.03, 294.14 and 80.49 is: 120.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.03 : 294.14 = 80.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.03/294.14 = 80.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.03x = 294.14 × 80.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.03x = 23,676.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,676.75/196.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.78

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