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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.22, 295.82 and 68.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.22, 295.82 and 68.96 is: 103.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.22 : 295.82 = 68.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.22/295.82 = 68.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.22x = 295.82 × 68.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.22x = 20,399.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,399.75/197.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.44

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