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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.11, 294.12 and 80.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.11, 294.12 and 80.46 is: 120.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.11 : 294.12 = 80.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.11/294.12 = 80.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.11x = 294.12 × 80.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.11x = 23,664.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,664.90/196.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.67

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