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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.38, 912.49 and 197.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.38, 912.49 and 197.47 is: 296.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.38 : 912.49 = 197.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.38/912.49 = 197.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.38x = 912.49 × 197.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.38x = 180,188.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,188.41/608.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.18

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