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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.19, 912.42 and 197.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.19, 912.42 and 197.35 is: 296.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.19 : 912.42 = 197.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.19/912.42 = 197.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.19x = 912.42 × 197.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.19x = 180,066.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,066.09/608.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.07

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