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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.20, 912.19 and 175.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.20, 912.19 and 175.25 is: 262.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.20 : 912.19 = 175.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.20/912.19 = 175.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.20x = 912.19 × 175.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.20x = 159,861.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,861.30/608.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.84

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