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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.10, 912.16 and 197.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.10, 912.16 and 197.24 is: 295.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.10 : 912.16 = 197.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.10/912.16 = 197.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.10x = 912.16 × 197.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.10x = 179,914.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,914.70/608.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.86

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