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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.11, 295.63 and 60.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.11, 295.63 and 60.15 is: 90.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.11 : 295.63 = 60.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.11/295.63 = 60.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.11x = 295.63 × 60.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.11x = 17,781.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,781.99/197.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.21

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