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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.73, 296.60 and 60.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.73, 296.60 and 60.84 is: 91.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.73 : 296.60 = 60.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.73/296.60 = 60.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.73x = 296.60 × 60.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.73x = 18,044.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,044.84/197.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.26

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