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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.81, 296.73 and 60.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.81, 296.73 and 60.85 is: 91.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.81 : 296.73 = 60.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.81/296.73 = 60.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.81x = 296.73 × 60.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.81x = 18,056.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,056.02/197.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.28

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