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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.06, 293.86 and 80.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.06, 293.86 and 80.43 is: 120.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.06 : 293.86 = 80.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.06/293.86 = 80.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.06x = 293.86 × 80.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.06x = 23,635.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,635.16/196.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.55

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