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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.63, 296.44 and 69.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.63, 296.44 and 69.29 is: 103.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.63 : 296.44 = 69.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.63/296.44 = 69.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.63x = 296.44 × 69.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.63x = 20,538.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,538.67/197.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.93

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