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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.36, 295.80 and 69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.36, 295.80 and 69 is: 103.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.36 : 295.80 = 69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.36/295.80 = 69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.36x = 295.80 × 69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.36x = 20,410.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,410.20/197.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.42

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