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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.44, 294.54 and 80.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.44, 294.54 and 80.94 is: 121.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.44 : 294.54 = 80.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.44/294.54 = 80.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.44x = 294.54 × 80.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.44x = 23,840.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,840.07/196.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.36

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