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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.39, 296.05 and 60.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.39, 296.05 and 60.42 is: 90.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.39 : 296.05 = 60.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.39/296.05 = 60.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.39x = 296.05 × 60.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.39x = 17,887.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,887.34/197.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.62

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