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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.89, 295.38 and 81.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.89, 295.38 and 81.35 is: 122.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.89 : 295.38 = 81.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.89/295.38 = 81.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.89x = 295.38 × 81.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.89x = 24,027.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,027.28/196.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.03

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