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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.65, 294.95 and 81.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.65, 294.95 and 81.11 is: 121.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.65 : 294.95 = 81.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.65/294.95 = 81.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.65x = 294.95 × 81.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.65x = 23,924.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,924.33/196.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.66

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