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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.90, 295.29 and 81.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.90, 295.29 and 81.33 is: 121.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.90 : 295.29 = 81.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.90/295.29 = 81.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.90x = 295.29 × 81.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.90x = 24,015.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,015.94/196.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.97

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