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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.88, 295.45 and 68.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.88, 295.45 and 68.63 is: 102.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.88 : 295.45 = 68.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.88/295.45 = 68.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.88x = 295.45 × 68.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.88x = 20,275.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,275.08/196.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.98

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