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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.59, 294.70 and 68.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.59, 294.70 and 68.25 is: 102.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.59 : 294.70 = 68.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.59/294.70 = 68.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.59x = 294.70 × 68.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.59x = 20,113.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,113.28/196.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.31

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