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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.16, 912.32 and 197.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.16, 912.32 and 197.21 is: 295.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.16 : 912.32 = 197.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.16/912.32 = 197.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.16x = 912.32 × 197.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.16x = 179,913.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,913.08/608.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.83

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