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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.79, 295.11 and 81.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.79, 295.11 and 81.18 is: 121.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.79 : 295.11 = 81.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.79/295.11 = 81.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.79x = 295.11 × 81.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.79x = 23,955.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,955.55/196.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.73

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