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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.91, 296.76 and 69.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.91, 296.76 and 69.57 is: 104.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.91 : 296.76 = 69.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.91/296.76 = 69.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.91x = 296.76 × 69.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.91x = 20,645.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,645.59/197.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.32

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