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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.07, 293.88 and 80.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.07, 293.88 and 80.46 is: 120.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.07 : 293.88 = 80.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.07/293.88 = 80.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.07x = 293.88 × 80.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.07x = 23,645.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,645.58/196.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.60

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