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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.40, 912.71 and 197.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.40, 912.71 and 197.50 is: 296.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.40 : 912.71 = 197.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.40/912.71 = 197.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.40x = 912.71 × 197.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.40x = 180,260.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,260.23/608.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.29

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