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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.85, 296.77 and 60.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.85, 296.77 and 60.89 is: 91.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.85 : 296.77 = 60.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.85/296.77 = 60.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.85x = 296.77 × 60.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.85x = 18,070.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,070.02/197.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.33

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