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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.49, 294.73 and 80.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.49, 294.73 and 80.89 is: 121.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.49 : 294.73 = 80.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.49/294.73 = 80.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.49x = 294.73 × 80.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.49x = 23,839.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,839.77/196.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.33

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