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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.43, 294.48 and 80.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.43, 294.48 and 80.89 is: 121.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.43 : 294.48 = 80.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.43/294.48 = 80.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.43x = 294.48 × 80.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.43x = 23,819.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,819.75/196.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.27

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