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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.26, 294.15 and 80.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.26, 294.15 and 80.70 is: 120.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.26 : 294.15 = 80.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.26/294.15 = 80.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.26x = 294.15 × 80.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.26x = 23,737.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,737.91/196.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.95

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