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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.46, 296.15 and 60.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.46, 296.15 and 60.43 is: 90.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.46 : 296.15 = 60.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.46/296.15 = 60.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.46x = 296.15 × 60.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.46x = 17,895.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,895.30/197.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.63

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