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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.68, 296.56 and 69.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.68, 296.56 and 69.44 is: 104.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.68 : 296.56 = 69.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.68/296.56 = 69.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.68x = 296.56 × 69.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.68x = 20,593.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,593.13/197.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.17

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