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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.69, 295.04 and 68.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.69, 295.04 and 68.45 is: 102.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.69 : 295.04 = 68.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.69/295.04 = 68.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.69x = 295.04 × 68.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.69x = 20,195.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,195.15/196.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.68

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