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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.75, 296.50 and 60.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.75, 296.50 and 60.75 is: 91.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.75 : 296.50 = 60.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.75/296.50 = 60.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.75x = 296.50 × 60.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.75x = 18,012.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,012.38/197.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.09

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