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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.87, 296.81 and 69.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.87, 296.81 and 69.53 is: 104.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.87 : 296.81 = 69.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.87/296.81 = 69.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.87x = 296.81 × 69.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.87x = 20,637.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,637.20/197.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.30

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