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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.16, 912.31 and 197.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.16, 912.31 and 197.34 is: 296.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.16 : 912.31 = 197.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.16/912.31 = 197.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.16x = 912.31 × 197.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.16x = 180,032.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,032.45/608.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.03

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