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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.65, 296.47 and 60.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.65, 296.47 and 60.69 is: 91.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.65 : 296.47 = 60.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.65/296.47 = 60.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.65x = 296.47 × 60.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.65x = 17,992.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,992.70/197.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.03

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