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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.53, 296.35 and 60.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.53, 296.35 and 60.60 is: 90.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.53 : 296.35 = 60.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.53/296.35 = 60.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.53x = 296.35 × 60.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.53x = 17,958.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,958.81/197.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.92

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