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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.21, 295.77 and 60.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.21, 295.77 and 60.18 is: 90.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.21 : 295.77 = 60.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.21/295.77 = 60.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.21x = 295.77 × 60.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.21x = 17,799.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,799.44/197.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.26

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