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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.19, 294.24 and 80.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.19, 294.24 and 80.61 is: 120.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.19 : 294.24 = 80.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.19/294.24 = 80.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.19x = 294.24 × 80.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.19x = 23,718.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,718.69/196.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.90

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