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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.32, 295.88 and 60.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.32, 295.88 and 60.32 is: 90.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.32 : 295.88 = 60.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.32/295.88 = 60.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.32x = 295.88 × 60.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.32x = 17,847.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,847.48/197.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.45

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