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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.49, 912.75 and 197.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.49, 912.75 and 197.62 is: 296.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.49 : 912.75 = 197.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.49/912.75 = 197.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.49x = 912.75 × 197.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.49x = 180,377.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,377.66/608.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.43

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