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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.34, 295.91 and 60.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.34, 295.91 and 60.37 is: 90.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.34 : 295.91 = 60.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.34/295.91 = 60.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.34x = 295.91 × 60.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.34x = 17,864.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,864.43/197.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.52

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