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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.96, 295.28 and 81.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.96, 295.28 and 81.34 is: 121.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.96 : 295.28 = 81.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.96/295.28 = 81.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.96x = 295.28 × 81.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.96x = 24,016.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,016.44/196.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.93

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