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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.77, 294.92 and 81.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.77, 294.92 and 81.19 is: 121.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.77 : 294.92 = 81.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.77/294.92 = 81.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.77x = 294.92 × 81.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.77x = 23,944.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,944.55/196.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.69

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