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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.37, 296.04 and 60.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.37, 296.04 and 60.41 is: 90.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.37 : 296.04 = 60.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.37/296.04 = 60.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.37x = 296.04 × 60.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.37x = 17,884.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,884.52/197.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.61

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