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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.50, 296.31 and 69.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.50, 296.31 and 69.25 is: 103.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.50 : 296.31 = 69.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.50/296.31 = 69.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.50x = 296.31 × 69.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.50x = 20,519.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,519.47/197.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.90

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