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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.62, 296.44 and 60.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.62, 296.44 and 60.66 is: 90.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.62 : 296.44 = 60.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.62/296.44 = 60.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.62x = 296.44 × 60.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.62x = 17,982.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,982.05/197.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.99

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