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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.12, 912.14 and 197.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.12, 912.14 and 197.16 is: 295.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.12 : 912.14 = 197.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.12/912.14 = 197.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.12x = 912.14 × 197.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.12x = 179,837.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,837.52/608.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.73

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