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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.85, 295.41 and 81.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.85, 295.41 and 81.30 is: 122.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.85 : 295.41 = 81.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.85/295.41 = 81.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.85x = 295.41 × 81.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.85x = 24,015.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,015.07/196.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.00

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