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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.23, 295.73 and 60.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.23, 295.73 and 60.25 is: 90.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.23 : 295.73 = 60.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.23/295.73 = 60.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.23x = 295.73 × 60.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.23x = 17,817.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,817.73/197.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.34

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