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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.54, 296.30 and 60.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.54, 296.30 and 60.59 is: 90.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.54 : 296.30 = 60.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.54/296.30 = 60.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.54x = 296.30 × 60.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.54x = 17,952.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,952.82/197.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.88

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