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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.74, 295.23 and 81.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.74, 295.23 and 81.19 is: 121.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.74 : 295.23 = 81.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.74/295.23 = 81.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.74x = 295.23 × 81.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.74x = 23,970.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,970.40/196.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.84

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