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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.92, 295.53 and 81.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.92, 295.53 and 81.44 is: 122.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.92 : 295.53 = 81.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.92/295.53 = 81.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.92x = 295.53 × 81.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.92x = 24,067.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,067.96/196.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.22

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