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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.95, 296.96 and 60.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.95, 296.96 and 60.99 is: 91.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.95 : 296.96 = 60.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.95/296.96 = 60.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.95x = 296.96 × 60.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.95x = 18,109.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,109.95/197.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.49

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