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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.23, 294.35 and 67.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.23, 294.35 and 67.98 is: 101.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.23 : 294.35 = 67.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.23/294.35 = 67.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.23x = 294.35 × 67.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.23x = 20,009.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,009.91/196.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.97

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