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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.82, 296.65 and 60.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.82, 296.65 and 60.86 is: 91.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.82 : 296.65 = 60.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.82/296.65 = 60.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.82x = 296.65 × 60.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.82x = 18,054.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,054.94/197.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.27

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