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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.97, 295.59 and 68.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.97, 295.59 and 68.72 is: 103.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.97 : 295.59 = 68.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.97/295.59 = 68.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.97x = 295.59 × 68.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.97x = 20,312.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,312.58/196.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.13

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