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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.89, 295.22 and 81.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.89, 295.22 and 81.21 is: 121.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.89 : 295.22 = 81.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.89/295.22 = 81.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.89x = 295.22 × 81.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.89x = 23,974.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,974.28/196.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.76

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