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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.75, 296.67 and 69.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.75, 296.67 and 69.50 is: 104.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.75 : 296.67 = 69.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.75/296.67 = 69.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.75x = 296.67 × 69.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.75x = 20,618.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,618.57/197.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.27

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