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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.41, 294.63 and 68.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.41, 294.63 and 68.16 is: 102.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.41 : 294.63 = 68.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.41/294.63 = 68.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.41x = 294.63 × 68.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.41x = 20,081.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,081.98/196.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.25

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