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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.44, 294.66 and 68.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.44, 294.66 and 68.19 is: 102.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.44 : 294.66 = 68.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.44/294.66 = 68.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.44x = 294.66 × 68.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.44x = 20,092.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,092.87/196.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.29

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