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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.13, 295.60 and 60.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.13, 295.60 and 60.16 is: 90.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.13 : 295.60 = 60.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.13/295.60 = 60.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.13x = 295.60 × 60.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.13x = 17,783.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,783.00/197.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.21

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