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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.10, 294.14 and 80.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.10, 294.14 and 80.52 is: 120.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.10 : 294.14 = 80.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.10/294.14 = 80.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.10x = 294.14 × 80.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.10x = 23,683.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,683.02/196.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.77

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