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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.49, 912.74 and 197.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.49, 912.74 and 197.55 is: 296.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.49 : 912.74 = 197.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.49/912.74 = 197.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.49x = 912.74 × 197.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.49x = 180,310.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,310.80/608.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.33

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