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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.31, 295.84 and 60.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.31, 295.84 and 60.31 is: 90.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.31 : 295.84 = 60.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.31/295.84 = 60.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.31x = 295.84 × 60.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.31x = 17,842.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,842.11/197.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.43

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