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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.59, 296.39 and 69.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.59, 296.39 and 69.31 is: 103.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.59 : 296.39 = 69.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.59/296.39 = 69.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.59x = 296.39 × 69.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.59x = 20,542.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,542.44/197.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.97

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