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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.72, 296.66 and 69.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.72, 296.66 and 69.56 is: 104.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.72 : 296.66 = 69.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.72/296.66 = 69.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.72x = 296.66 × 69.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.72x = 20,635.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,635.67/197.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.37

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