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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.64, 294.94 and 81.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.64, 294.94 and 81.05 is: 121.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.64 : 294.94 = 81.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.64/294.94 = 81.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.64x = 294.94 × 81.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.64x = 23,904.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,904.89/196.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.57

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