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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.03, 912.06 and 197.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.03, 912.06 and 197.21 is: 295.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.03 : 912.06 = 197.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.03/912.06 = 197.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.03x = 912.06 × 197.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.03x = 179,867.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,867.35/608.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.82

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