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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.75, 296.61 and 60.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.75, 296.61 and 60.79 is: 91.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.75 : 296.61 = 60.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.75/296.61 = 60.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.75x = 296.61 × 60.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.75x = 18,030.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,030.92/197.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.18

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