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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.30, 295.87 and 69.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.30, 295.87 and 69.02 is: 103.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.30 : 295.87 = 69.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.30/295.87 = 69.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.30x = 295.87 × 69.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.30x = 20,420.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,420.95/197.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.50

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