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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.59, 296.36 and 80.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.59, 296.36 and 80.49 is: 120.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.59 : 296.36 = 80.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.59/296.36 = 80.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.59x = 296.36 × 80.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.59x = 23,855.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,855.03/197.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.73

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