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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.24, 294.26 and 80.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.24, 294.26 and 80.64 is: 120.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.24 : 294.26 = 80.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.24/294.26 = 80.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.24x = 294.26 × 80.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.24x = 23,729.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,729.13/196.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.92

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