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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.46, 912.60 and 197.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.46, 912.60 and 197.60 is: 296.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.46 : 912.60 = 197.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.46/912.60 = 197.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.46x = 912.60 × 197.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.46x = 180,325.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,325.20/608.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.36

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