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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.45, 296.20 and 60.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.45, 296.20 and 60.50 is: 90.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.45 : 296.20 = 60.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.45/296.20 = 60.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.45x = 296.20 × 60.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.45x = 17,918.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,918.32/197.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.75

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