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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.08, 912 and 197.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.08, 912 and 197.16 is: 295.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.08 : 912 = 197.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.08/912 = 197.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.08x = 912 × 197.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.08x = 179,809.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,809.92/608.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.70

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