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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.78, 296.70 and 69.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.78, 296.70 and 69.50 is: 104.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.78 : 296.70 = 69.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.78/296.70 = 69.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.78x = 296.70 × 69.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.78x = 20,620.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,620.65/197.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.26

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