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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.48, 294.81 and 80.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.48, 294.81 and 80.89 is: 121.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.48 : 294.81 = 80.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.48/294.81 = 80.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.48x = 294.81 × 80.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.48x = 23,847.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,847.18/196.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.37

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