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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.06, 295.53 and 60.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.06, 295.53 and 60.09 is: 90.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.06 : 295.53 = 60.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.06/295.53 = 60.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.06x = 295.53 × 60.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.06x = 17,758.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,758.40/197.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.12

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