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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.92, 295.29 and 81.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.92, 295.29 and 81.42 is: 122.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.92 : 295.29 = 81.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.92/295.29 = 81.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.92x = 295.29 × 81.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.92x = 24,042.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,042.51/196.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.09

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