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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.91, 295.30 and 68.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.91, 295.30 and 68.63 is: 102.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.91 : 295.30 = 68.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.91/295.30 = 68.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.91x = 295.30 × 68.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.91x = 20,264.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,264.79/196.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.92

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