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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.18, 912.07 and 197.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.18, 912.07 and 197.22 is: 295.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.18 : 912.07 = 197.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.18/912.07 = 197.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.18x = 912.07 × 197.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.18x = 179,876.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,876.43/608.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.76

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