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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.22, 295.75 and 60.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.22, 295.75 and 60.22 is: 90.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.22 : 295.75 = 60.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.22/295.75 = 60.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.22x = 295.75 × 60.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.22x = 17,810.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,810.07/197.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.31

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