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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.19, 294.14 and 80.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.19, 294.14 and 80.66 is: 120.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.19 : 294.14 = 80.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.19/294.14 = 80.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.19x = 294.14 × 80.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.19x = 23,723.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,723.46/196.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.92

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