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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.63, 296.45 and 60.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.63, 296.45 and 60.68 is: 91.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.63 : 296.45 = 60.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.63/296.45 = 60.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.63x = 296.45 × 60.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.63x = 17,988.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,988.59/197.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.02

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