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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.02, 912.20 and 197.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.02, 912.20 and 197.14 is: 295.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.02 : 912.20 = 197.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.02/912.20 = 197.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.02x = 912.20 × 197.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.02x = 179,831.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,831.11/608.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.77

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