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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.14, 295.72 and 68.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.14, 295.72 and 68.90 is: 103.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.14 : 295.72 = 68.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.14/295.72 = 68.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.14x = 295.72 × 68.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.14x = 20,375.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,375.11/197.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.35

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