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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.94, 296.92 and 69.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.94, 296.92 and 69.68 is: 104.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.94 : 296.92 = 69.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.94/296.92 = 69.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.94x = 296.92 × 69.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.94x = 20,689.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,689.39/197.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.52

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