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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.44, 296.16 and 60.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.44, 296.16 and 60.47 is: 90.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.44 : 296.16 = 60.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.44/296.16 = 60.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.44x = 296.16 × 60.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.44x = 17,907.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,907.31/197.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.70

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