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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.55, 296.21 and 60.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.55, 296.21 and 60.57 is: 90.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.55 : 296.21 = 60.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.55/296.21 = 60.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.55x = 296.21 × 60.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.55x = 17,941.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,941.59/197.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.82

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