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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.41, 296.12 and 60.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.41, 296.12 and 60.45 is: 90.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.41 : 296.12 = 60.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.41/296.12 = 60.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.41x = 296.12 × 60.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.41x = 17,901.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,901.78/197.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.68

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