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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.16, 294.19 and 80.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.16, 294.19 and 80.60 is: 120.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.16 : 294.19 = 80.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.16/294.19 = 80.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.16x = 294.19 × 80.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.16x = 23,710.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,710.04/196.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.87

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