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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.49, 296.15 and 69.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.49, 296.15 and 69.21 is: 103.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.49 : 296.15 = 69.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.49/296.15 = 69.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.49x = 296.15 × 69.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.49x = 20,496.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,496.20/197.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.78

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