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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.60, 296.37 and 69.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.60, 296.37 and 69.35 is: 104.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.60 : 296.37 = 69.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.60/296.37 = 69.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.60x = 296.37 × 69.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.60x = 20,551.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,551.78/197.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.01

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