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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.35, 912.66 and 191.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.35, 912.66 and 191.88 is: 287.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.35 : 912.66 = 191.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.35/912.66 = 191.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.35x = 912.66 × 191.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.35x = 175,118.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,118.45/608.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.86

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