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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.26, 295.91 and 60.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.26, 295.91 and 60.29 is: 90.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.26 : 295.91 = 60.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.26/295.91 = 60.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.26x = 295.91 × 60.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.26x = 17,839.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,839.97/197.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.44

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