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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.47, 294.71 and 80.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.47, 294.71 and 80.89 is: 121.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.47 : 294.71 = 80.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.47/294.71 = 80.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.47x = 294.71 × 80.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.47x = 23,837.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,837.21/196.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.33

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