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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.09, 295.46 and 68.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.09, 295.46 and 68.77 is: 103.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.09 : 295.46 = 68.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.09/295.46 = 68.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.09x = 295.46 × 68.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.09x = 20,318.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,318.44/197.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.09

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