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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.34, 294.50 and 68.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.34, 294.50 and 68.09 is: 102.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.34 : 294.50 = 68.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.34/294.50 = 68.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.34x = 294.50 × 68.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.34x = 20,051.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,051.20/196.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.13

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