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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.02, 911.84 and 197.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.02, 911.84 and 197.08 is: 295.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.02 : 911.84 = 197.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.02/911.84 = 197.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.02x = 911.84 × 197.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.02x = 179,708.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,708.40/608.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.56

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