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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.38, 295.99 and 60.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.38, 295.99 and 60.40 is: 90.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.38 : 295.99 = 60.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.38/295.99 = 60.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.38x = 295.99 × 60.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.38x = 17,877.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,877.52/197.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.57

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