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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.21, 295.84 and 60.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.21, 295.84 and 60.23 is: 90.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.21 : 295.84 = 60.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.21/295.84 = 60.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.21x = 295.84 × 60.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.21x = 17,819.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,819.26/197.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.36

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