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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.08, 912.09 and 197.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.08, 912.09 and 197.12 is: 295.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.08 : 912.09 = 197.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.08/912.09 = 197.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.08x = 912.09 × 197.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.08x = 179,791.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,791.18/608.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.67

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