Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196, 294 and 67.75
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 196, 294 and 67.75 is: 101.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
196 : 294 = 67.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
196/294 = 67.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
196x = 294 × 67.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
196x = 19,918.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,918.50/196 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 101.63
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