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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.23, 294.12 and 80.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.23, 294.12 and 80.61 is: 120.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.23 : 294.12 = 80.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.23/294.12 = 80.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.23x = 294.12 × 80.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.23x = 23,709.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,709.01/196.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.82

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