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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.77, 296.66 and 60.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.77, 296.66 and 60.82 is: 91.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.77 : 296.66 = 60.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.77/296.66 = 60.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.77x = 296.66 × 60.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.77x = 18,041.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,041.82/197.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.23

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