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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.26, 912.48 and 197.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.26, 912.48 and 197.29 is: 295.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.26 : 912.48 = 197.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.26/912.48 = 197.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.26x = 912.48 × 197.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.26x = 180,023.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,023.18/608.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.96

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