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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.80, 295.01 and 81.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.80, 295.01 and 81.35 is: 121.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.80 : 295.01 = 81.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.80/295.01 = 81.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.80x = 295.01 × 81.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.80x = 23,999.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,999.06/196.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.95

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