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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.14, 911.94 and 175.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.14, 911.94 and 175.19 is: 262.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.14 : 911.94 = 175.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.14/911.94 = 175.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.14x = 911.94 × 175.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.14x = 159,762.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,762.77/608.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.71

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