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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.16, 295.73 and 60.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.16, 295.73 and 60.19 is: 90.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.16 : 295.73 = 60.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.16/295.73 = 60.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.16x = 295.73 × 60.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.16x = 17,800.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,800.67/197.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.29

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