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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.39, 296.06 and 60.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.39, 296.06 and 60.41 is: 90.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.39 : 296.06 = 60.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.39/296.06 = 60.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.39x = 296.06 × 60.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.39x = 17,885.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,885.42/197.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.61

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