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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.04, 293.86 and 80.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.04, 293.86 and 80.41 is: 120.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.04 : 293.86 = 80.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.04/293.86 = 80.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.04x = 293.86 × 80.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.04x = 23,628.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,628.65/196.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.53

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