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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.59, 296.19 and 69.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.59, 296.19 and 69.25 is: 103.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.59 : 296.19 = 69.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.59/296.19 = 69.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.59x = 296.19 × 69.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.59x = 20,511.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,511.16/197.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.81

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