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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.35, 295.98 and 60.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.35, 295.98 and 60.35 is: 90.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.35 : 295.98 = 60.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.35/295.98 = 60.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.35x = 295.98 × 60.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.35x = 17,863.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,863.13/197.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.52

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